Relocating to and living in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka at least for some time is the dream of every Indian working in the science, aeronautics, IT, and advanced technology area. I had this opportunity from 2015 to 2018 after which I relocated to Delhi where I presently live and will soon move back to my hometown of Pune.
Here are some unique and interesting facts about Karnataka - the Golden state of India.
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The First Indian city to be lit up by electric Street lights was Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka.
This was also the first city in Asia to be lit up with electric Street lights.
The day was August 5, 1905, in the K R Market area of Bengaluru. -
Karnataka has the highest number of GI tagged products in India 47 to be precise and include:
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Mysuru Silk.
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Three types of Jasmine namely Mysore, Udupi, and Hoovina.
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Kamalapura Red Banana.
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Chennapatna Toys.
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BidariWare.
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Bengaluru Rose Onion.
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Karnataka BronzeWare.
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Karnataka is also called the Sandal State of India.
This state has the best sandalwood trees, the best sandalwood oil, and other by-products from Sandalwood like soap. -
Karnataka is the first state in India to introduce the widow pension scheme by the princely state of Mysore.
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Gangadhar Deshpande is called the lion of Karnataka.
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The Karnataka Khadi Gram Udyog Sangh in Hubli is the only authorized body in India for the manufacturing of the National Flag.
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The Mysore Paints and Varnish limited company in Karnataka is the only company in India that is authorized to produce indelible ink for use in the elections.
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Karnataka has the highest number of elephants among all Indian states. Biligiri Ranga, an elephant in the royal stables of Mysore stood 12 feet tall.
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The popular TV show Malgudi Days based on the novel by RK Narayan was completely shot in Agumbe in Karnataka.
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Karnataka has the largest monolithic stones or boulders in Asia and also named Savandurga and Madhugiri. Savandurga rises 1226 m above sea level and is a favorite for trekkers.
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Mattur village in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state is the only town in India that uses Sanskrit for day-to-day communication.