Karnataka

One State-
Many Worlds
English Subject
Enrichment Activity
Submitted by-
Vansh Kapoor

Submitted to-
Mrs. Maninder Khurana
(English Department)
Introduction
Index Literature
A brief basic knowledge about the state of Know about some of the most reputed authors and
Karnataka. poets of all time from Karnataka.

Tradition Education
Knowledge about the cultural dances, folk songs Know about some of the renowned educational
and festivals of Karnataka. institutions of Karnataka.

Tourist spots
Know the various must visit tourist destinations in
Karnataka
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LOCATION
Introduction

Karnataka is the
seventh largest
state in India
located in the south-
western part of the
country.
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FORMATION
Introduction

This state was

formed on 1
November 1956
under state
reorganization act.
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AREA
Introduction

Karnataka has an
area of 1,91,976
square kilometers,
which is 5.83% of
the total geographical
area of India.
Tradition

One of the most important genres where the influence of

Karnataka has shaped the cultural outlook of India is its
rich cultural heritage, which has been continuously moving
forward with the contribution of various empires.
Karnataka literature, architecture, folklore, music, painting,
dance and other art forms have a lot of impact on people
all over the country.
 DANCE FORMS
Tradition

Karnataka is a treasure house to various ritualistic dance

forms. The dances of Karnataka are not just expressions of
art, but are in themselves an expression of the cultural
history of the state as well.
The various styles of dance that have their roots in
Karnataka are one of the most important areas where the
influence of Karnataka is felt all over the country. The
word Kunitha is used for all ritual dances, like Dollu
Kunitha, Gaarudi Gombe and many, many more.
Tradition
Tradition
 LITERATURE

Many of today’s renowned authors and poets are from

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Karnataka.
These authors have contributed to the world of literature in
a major way and influenced the people with their thoughts
and ideas.
Famous authors and poets from the state have produced
exemplary works that have helped to bring about reforms
in the society.
 •He is an Indian poet and writer, known for using simple words
that resonate deeply with the public in his literary work.
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• He was also the chairperson of the Karnataka Sahitya

Academy between 1984 and 1987.

• This was before the publishing of his first poem, ‘Nanna Nudi’
(My Words)
K. S. Nissar Ahmed
• He later published many more poetry and 13 albums too.
Born on 5 February 1936, in
Devanahalli, Karnataka.
 FAMOUS WORKS AWARDS

Rajyotsav Padma
a Award- Shree-
1981 2008
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Karnataka Pampa
Sahitya Akademi Award-
Award For Poetry- 2017
1978 1978 1972 1982

Nanna Nudi (My Nityotsava (Daily Naanemba

words) Celebration) Parakeeya (Me, Nadoja
Compilation the stranger) Award-
2003
 •Kamladevi Chattopadhyay is not only one of the greatest writers of
all time, but also a social reformer and freedom activist.
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•She was most remembered for her contribution to the Indian

Independence Movement; for being the driving force behind the
renaissance of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre in
independent India; and for upliftment of the socio-economic standard
of Indian women by pioneering the co-operation.

Kamladevi •Independence of India brought partition in its wake, and she plunged
into rehabilitation of the refugees. She worked tirelessly in helping the
Chattopadhyay refugees to establish new homes and new professions; for this they
Born on 3 April 1903 in were trained in new skills. She also helped set up health facilities in
Mangalore, Karnataka the new town.
 FAMOUS WORKS AWARDS

Sangeet Padma
Natak Bhushan-
Akademi
1955
Fellowship-
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1974
Ramon Desikotta
Magsaysay ma- 1977
Award- 1966
1939 1944 1950
The Awakening of Uncle Sam's empire Socialism and
Society Padma
Indian women
Vibhusha
na-
1987
 • He was an Indian contemporary writer and critic in
the Kannada Language.
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• He has written numerous short stories as well as novels.

Several of them have been made into movies.

• Ananthamurthy's works have been translated into several

Indian and European languages and have been awarded with
U. R. important literary prizes.
Ananthamurthy
Born on 21 December 1932 in
the Shimoga District of
Karnataka.
 FAMOUS WORKS AWARDS

Rajyothsa Jnanpith
va Award-
Award- 1994
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1984

Padma Bhushan- Sahitya

1998 Akademi
Fellowshi
1970 1978 1996 p- 2004
Samskara Avasthe Bharathipura
 Kuvempu- Indian Shakuntala Devi-
Abhishek Indian writer and
novelist, poet, Astrologer
Varman
playwright, and critic.

Indian Film The greatest Kannada Popularly known

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Director and as the "Human

poet of the 20th Computer“
screenwriter. century.

Famous Works- Famous Works-

Films Directed- Kaanuru Figuring the joy of
2states(2014); Heggadati(1936); Numbers-1977;
Astrology for you-
Kalank(2019) Sanyaasi Mattu Itare 2005;
Kathegalu(1937)

Nominated for Place in the Guinness

Filmfare Awards- Padma Book of
World Records for
Awards- Best Vibhushan- 1988; Fastest Human
Director Padma Bhushan- 1958 Computation Record
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Education

Karnataka has Many major

The literacy
educational
an excellent rate of institutions of
record of Karnataka is the country are
education and
above 75%. set up in
literacy rates. Karataka.
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Education

20 42 Medical
Engineering
Universities Colleges
Institutions

38 Dental 248 103 R&D

Colleges Polytechnics Centers
Education
Mysore
University
The University of Mysore
was established on July 27,
1916. It is the sixth oldest in
the country and the first in
the state of Karnataka.
Also, in a sense it is the first
university of the country to
be established outside the
limits of the British India.
Karnataka
University
Established in October1949,
Karnatak University is the
second oldest university of
Karnataka providing quality
education over the years.
There are 5 constituent
colleges offering UG and
PG courses in science, arts,
commerce, fine arts, law
and education.
 Bangalore –
Mysore – City of Old World Charm Coorg – Queer but Captivating The City of Diverse Existence
Tourism

Hampi – An Architectural Marvel Shivanasamudra Falls –

Nature’s Fury and Peace Gokarna – Tranquility at its Best
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