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The tradition has intermingled with the technology best in the state of Karnataka. The state is predominantly a Hindu state with minorities like Muslims and Christians living here. Karnataka harbors a variance of interests such as the ruins of Vijaynagar, sculptures of Belur and Halebid; Mausoleum of Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur; golden sands of Karavalli, proud hills of Kodau; majestic mysore word's tallest freestanding monolith of Bahubali. Karnataka also offers the exquisitely carved temples, rockcut caves, gardens, National parks and bird sanctuary, falls, forts etc.
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka is also called the Silicon Valley of India for its booming software.
Kannada is the principal language of Karnataka.pampa, Ponna, and Ranna are the three gems of Kannada literature, which developed a mixed form of poetry and prose in their writings in the 10th and 12th centuries. The Hindu faith and devotion instead formed its expression through the popular song, dance, and entertainment form called the "Yakshagana" in Karnataka. Open-air folk theater or "Bayalata" of Karnataka is a famous dance form, performed at religious festivals and family celebrations.
The Pattadakal Dance Festival is a festival of dance held at Pattadakal, the ancient capital of the Chalukyan kings. Doddata" is a less refined dance form than Yakshaganna. In both these dance forms, stories from "Ramayana" and "Mahabharta" are enacted. The costumes are elaborate, the make-up is loud, facial expression are vigorous and are accompanied with loud noises and war cries.
Karnataka is famous for dosas, idlis, and Coconut milk, which is natural and refreshing drink available in abundance and enjoyed by all.

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