The controversial Tipu Jayanti celebrations have led to communal tensions in some areas, but the state abounds with symbols of communal harmony.Several places of worship and age-old rituals witness equal participation by Hindus and Muslims, pointing to a strong syncretic culture.
Together They Defy Death
HUBBALLI:Yamanur, a village 40 km from Hubballi on the highwayto Sholapur, attracts people of many faiths.(Read More)
Heaven of Harmony in Dargah
BENGALURU: Members of all faiths are free to enter the dargah, which sees a daily footfall of over 1,000.(Read More)
Spirits in Sync, No Prayers Go Unheard
MANGALURU: A pilgrim centre with a syncretic name— Bhagavati Ali Chamundi Kshetra—draws Hindus and Muslims in huge numbers to a village near Mangaluru.(Read More)
Composite Culture: Miracle Man’s Devotees Cut Across Religions
KALABURAGI:The Tinthini shrine on the banks of the Krishna river, 20 km from Surpur, looks both like a temple and a mosque.(Read More)