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Akka Mahadevi |
(12th century) Great poetess from Karnataka who sang Lord Shiva's glory. Her poetry in Kannada is known as Vachanas
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Akkamahadevi |
(12th century A.D.) A woman saint-poetess of Karnataka who practiced bridal mysticism.
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Bangalore |
A city in Karnataka where much of India's high-technology sector is located
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Chennamma |
Queen of Kittur in Karnataka who fought against General Thakeray
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Coorgis |
The martial race of Kodagu in Karnataka.
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Kannada |
Language spoken by people of the Karnataka State
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Karnataka |
formerly known as the Mysore state, a province in the Deccan plateau of India
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Kaveri |
An important river in South India that is cause of dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
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Sharavati |
A prominent river flowing through Karnataka state and responsible for many a power generating facilities
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Sravanabelagola |
Jain place of pilgrimage in Karnataka wedged between the two hills of Indragiri and Chandragiri; a great place of learning and Jaina scholarhood, most famous for the colossal statue of Gomateshwara
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Vachanas |
The form of literature made popular by Sarvajna and Basaveshwara in Karnataka, for common man to understand God.
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Vidyaranya |
A famous saint who is known as the founder of Karnataka; he provided inspiration Hakka and Bukka; he adorned the Sharada Peetha of Sringeri.
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