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Karnataka Formation Day is celebrated as ‘Rajyotsava’ day on 1st of November every year. This celebration marks the birth of Karnataka state of Karnataka, on 1st November 1956 by way of merger of Kannada speaking regions of South India.

Gombe Habba or festival of dolls is celebrated by enthusiastic individuals during Dasara/Navaratri each year. The Festival of Dolls involves collecting a wide range of dolls, presenting them in a multi-stage platform and inviting friends to come over and have

Puliyogare, also referred to as Tamarind Rice or Pulihora is a popular rice based dish in Karnataka with a sour taste.

Akki rotti is rice based flat bread, a traditional breakfast item in Karnataka. Akki rotti is high on carbohydrates and minerals such as sodium and potassium.

Ragi Mudde or Ragi Balls is a staple meals item in Central Karnataka districts. Ragi Mudde is nutritious, fulfilling and unique in the way it is consumed (swallowed instead of chewing).

Thatte Idli is a popular variant of Idli (rice cake). While regular idli is smaller and thinner, Thatte idli is larger in circumference as well as thickness and gets its name from the circular disc type bowl in which it

Mysuru Masale Dose is a popular variant of Masale Dose. Mysuru Masale Dose is a regular Masale Dose, spread with red chilli-garlic chutney on the inside.

Mysore Pak is a popular sweet from Karnataka made primarily from ghee and gram flour. The term ‘Pak’ originated from Paaka, which refers to the sugary syrup used as sweetener in Mysore Pak.

Maddur Vada is a popular snack (crispy fried patties) from Karnataka, originating in Madduru, a town 85 kms south west of Bengaluru.