A Kannada poem by greatest Kannada poet K.V.Puttappa. (Kuvempu - Pen Name) in thebest description ever on Karnataka, The description goes this way

"Hail ! the beloved daughter of the Mother India;
Hail ! the Motherland Karnataka!
Hail ! the land of beautiful mountains and forests,
Hail ! thy abode of gifted saints and poets! "

Karnataka popularly known for Carnatic Music through out the World has given much more to the World than Carnatic Music, a unique form of Classical Music patroned by many across the continents. Karnataka with all its Richness in Culture and Traditional Grandeur is also one of the fastest growing States in terms of Industries and Facilities. Karnataka is also known as the Capital of Agarbathi (Incense Sticks), Arecanut, Silk, Coffee and Sandal Wood. All this is apart from the fact that it has been the Culture Center for hundreds of years and its testimony stands spread across the State pulling millions of Tourists from all parts of the World to Karnataka. Whose richness and hospitality can only be felt and never explained better.