6- Karnataka's Best-Kept Secrets Waiting to be Explored​​

• Silicon Valley of India

Bangalore, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India,” is a city that effortlessly blends its modern identity with a rich cultural heritage. Beyond its bustling IT hubs and vibrant nightlife, Bangalore boasts a range of unique specialties that make it truly stand out. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this city so special. 13 different Language people are living in Bangalore.

• Silk City of India.

India’s silk story is woven with distinction, as it proudly produces a remarkable 85% of the nation’s total raw silk. Among the many cities that contributed to this achievement, Mysuru stands apart as a vital center for silk Production, earning it the title of “Silk City of India.”

• 59% of  Coffee Production

India occupies a distinctive position on the international scene in its coffee industry. A significant player in the coffee industry, 59% of the nation’s total Coffee Production is contributed by India, which is incredible. This aromatic journey takes us to the lush plantations and misty landscapes of Karnataka, which is the primary contributor to this coffee achievement. Karnataka’s undulating hills, particularly in regions like Chikmagalur and Coorg, provide the ideal climate and fertile soil for coffee cultivation. 

• 47% Ragi Production 

A sizeable 47% of all the ragi produced in India is contributed by Karnataka, underscoring its pivotal role in sustaining this vital crop. The rolling landscapes of Karnataka, particularly in regions like Mandya, Hassan, and Tumkur, are transformed into fields of ragi cultivation. Farmers across Karnataka dedicate their efforts to cultivating ragi, embracing traditional methods and modern practices to ensure a bountiful harvest.

• Highest Jnanpith Literary Award of India
  

Karnataka’s literary prowess shines brilliantly as it proudly boasts recipients of the esteemed Jnanpith Award. This prestigious honor celebrates the literary excellence of individuals from Karnataka who have enriched the nation’s literary heritage. Their words, like a tapestry woven with creativity and insight, reflect the essence of Karnataka’s diverse culture and history, resonating far beyond its borders. Kuvempu. Kuppali Vankatappa Puttappa popularly known as Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. He was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanapitha Award in 1967. Awards he received- Karnataka Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Pampa award, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award. Sri.

• The original manuscript of Chankyas  Arthshastra

The Mysore Oriental Library, the ORI’s predecessor, was founded in 1891. Thousands of Sanskrit palm-leaf Manuscripts were kept there. These beautiful manuscripts were examined daily by librarian Shamasastry to determine their contents and catalog them. He found the Arthashastra in a stack of manuscripts in 1905.