Case study 2
Karnataka is one of the most important pilgrimage
tourism destinations in India, known for its diverse
religious heritage. The state attracts millions of pilgrims
every year from across the country and abroad.
Some famous pilgrimage centers include:
Tirupati Temple (visited by Karnataka pilgrims)
Dharmasthala Temple
Kukke Subramanya Temple
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Murudeshwar Temple
, Background
• Karnataka has a long tradition of Hindu, Jain,
and Buddhist pilgrimage.
• Temples date back to ancient dynasties like
Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Empire.
• Pilgrimage tourism plays a key role in religious,
cultural, and social life.
Karnataka is one of the most important pilgrimage
tourism destinations in India, known for its diverse
religious heritage. The state attracts millions of pilgrims
every year from across the country and abroad.
Some famous pilgrimage centers include:
Tirupati Temple (visited by Karnataka pilgrims)
Dharmasthala Temple
Kukke Subramanya Temple
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Murudeshwar Temple
, Background
• Karnataka has a long tradition of Hindu, Jain,
and Buddhist pilgrimage.
• Temples date back to ancient dynasties like
Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Empire.
• Pilgrimage tourism plays a key role in religious,
cultural, and social life.
