KARNATAKA
ABOUT KARNATAKA
General Information
Climate
Karnataka is one of the most beautiful states in India. As far as the climate in Karnataka is concerned, this state also has a pleasant weather. The state is known to have a moderate summers and pleasant winters.The entire coastal belt of Karnataka has The Tropical Monsoon climate. The climate in the coastal region is hot with excessive rainfall during the monsoon. The Southern part of Karnataka experiences hot, seasonally dry tropical savana climate. The north Karnataka experiences hot, semi-arid, tropical steppe type of climate.
The winter begins from January and ends in February. It is followed by summer from March to May. Post monsoon season begins in October and lasts till December.The months April and May are really very hot and dry. Weather tends to be harsh during June due to high humidity.
Sub-Divisions
Karnataka has got 30 districts.
Festivals of Karnataka
festivals also form a major part of the Karnataka people, culture and festivals' study. Some of the important festivals of Karnataka are:
- Ugadi
- Dussera
- Kar Hunnive
- Shravan Mondays
- Nagarpanchami
- Gowri Hunnive
- Shigi Hunnive
- Navaratri, etc.
The Awesome food in karnataka
Food
This is the order of eating in Karnataka
Rice Dishes
Breads
Palya or side dished
Kosambari
Sweet and spicy dishes
Saaru (main course)
Sweets
Pickles
Snacks
Vangi Bath
Cooked rice mixed with vegetables cooked in oil and spices; the vegetables are usually made into a palya beforehand and the vaangi baath mixed before serving
Benne Dosa or Butter Dosa
Originating from central Karnataka city of Davangere, known for its enticing Aroma and mouthwatering taste.
Akki Roti
A thick, flat pancake-like dish made with a dough of rice flour, chillies, onions and salt; the dough is shaped and flattened by hand.
Festivals
Dussehra
The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means removal of ten referring to Lord Rama's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana .
Gowri Hunnive
Gowri Hunnive Festival is mainly celebrated in Karnataka , India.This festival is celebrated by the women on the Full moon day of Kartik (November–December). On this day young girls move around in small groups, singing songs, praising the goddess.
Navaratri
Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshiped.