Karnataka is a state in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The capital, Bengaluru, is a high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife. To the southwest, Mysore is home to lavish temples including Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s maharajas. #nammakarnataka #karnatakatourism #kannadigas #karnatakastate