ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ

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About ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ

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Karnataka spans Hoysala-era stone-carved star-platform shrines (Belur, Halebidu, Somnathpur), Udupi Krishna (the Madhwa-Sampradaya seat), Mookambika at Kollur, and Dharmasthala — the largest free annadanam tradition in Bharat. Mallikarjuna at Srisailam is just across the border in Andhra.

Cities

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Circuits in this state

Frequently asked questions

What is the Madhwa-Sampradaya?

A 13th-century Vaishnava lineage founded by Madhvacharya at Udupi. The Krishna temple there is the central seat, with eight monastic mathas rotating worship.

Why is Dharmasthala famous?

Largest free annadanam (community meal service) in Bharat — over 30,000 daily devotees fed without cost, run by the Heggade lineage trust since the 16th century.