The Sep 2017 Karnataka Tourism Photo Contest was held under the theme of “Protected Monuments”. Karnataka had been the center of power for many kingdoms. Many of them had maintained their capitals in Karnataka leading to a rich collection of monuments of different architecture. Some examples of the capitals are Hampi, Badami, Mysore, Talakkad and Chitradurga. Some of them like Aihole date back to the beginning of the rise of India as a country rich in architecture. Many of them are still being used for worship. Continue reading Karnataka Tourism Contest Sep 2017 – Protected Monuments →

The Oct 2017 Karnataka Tourism Photo Contest was held under the theme of “Fairs and Festivals”.  There is an array of colorful celebrations associated with Karnataka and its people. These fairs and festivals in Karnataka are a reflection of the variety and the colorful heritage of this enchanting state of South India. All these fairs and festivals of Karnataka hold a special significance with the people of the state as these create premises for social interaction and togetherness. Karnataka has special festivals and fairs that are celebrated in every village and town of the state. These festivals and fairs range from being religious,cultural to being associated with the day to day lives of the myriad people. Continue reading Karnataka Tourism Contest Oct 2017 Fairs and Festivals Results →