In the whole of the Indian subcontinent, there are quite a number of tribal communities have resided in every nook and corner of the state of Karnataka state. In other words, the tribes of Karnataka have drawn the attention of numerous anthropologists. After conducting several researches on the lifestyle, culture and tradition of these tribes of Karnataka, they have been able to throw some important points about them. These tribes of Karnataka have built their settlements in several hilly and mountainous areas. As far as the languages are concerned, the tribes of Karnataka state converse with each other in different languages. Kananda language is the main language. Today these tribes of Karnataka speak in other languages like Malayalam, Hindi etc.

Following the tradition of most of the tribes of the whole country, these tribes of Karnataka too have taken diverse religions. Although Hinduism is the most prevalent religion, there are only a handful of tribes of Karnataka who have adept to religions like Islam and Christianity.

Fairs and festivals too are an integral part of the culture of and tradition of the state of Karnataka. Regarding this, certain anthropologists have thrown some lights. Another renowned dance format is the `open- air folk theatre`, better known as "Bayalata". This dance-drama in general has four or five actors/actresses, aided by a jester. The theme of this dance drama centers around several mythological stories . However , there are times when true life incidents are also emphasized in this dance of the tribes of Karnataka. This dance is executed at religious festivals and various social and family occasions. Generally these festivals start at night and carry on till quite a long period of time. "Other dance forms that are quite popular amongst all the tribes of Karnataka are namely Doddata" , Yakshaganna. In case of both the dance forms, the tribes of Karnataka enact several famous stories of the great epics like "Ramayana" and "Mahabharta`. Ceratin norms are to be followed while performance by the tribes of Karnataka while undertaking dance performances. For instance the costumes are complicated, the make-up is loud, facial expression are vital and are usually associated with thunderous noises and `war-cries`.

Also the anthropologists of the Indian subcontinent have made some comments about the culinary dishes that these tribes of Karnataka mostly savor in great delight. Like a typical veggie, these tribes of Karnataka consume rice, green vegetables etc. As per experts, liquor consumption too has become an addiction to most of these tribes of Karnataka.

The long list of the tribes of Karnataka state is as follows:
Bedar: Among several tribal communities of the state of Karnataka, this Bedar tribal community is worth mentioning which is far famed in several names, namely, Beda, Berad, Boya, Bendar, etc

Dubla: This Dubla tribal community is one of the important tribes of the whole of the Karnataka state which again can be divided into twenty sub groups.

Hakkipikki: The birth of this Hakkipikki tribal community has rich history, which also establishes a relation with the famous Ranaprathap Singh.

Jenu Kuruba : The Jenu Kuruba tribes have caught the attention of all the famous anthropologists of the Indian territory because of their profession , superb language , households etc.

Kadu Kuruba: This tribal community is one of the significant tribes who have got the rich tradition of worshiping stone and also their predecessors with lots of festivity and enthusiasm.

Kattunaikkan : Collection of food is one of the chief professional activities of this Kattunaikkan tribes who also have got inclination to religious values and ethnicity

Konda Kapus : This tribal community is one of the scheduled tribes in the whole of the Indian subcontinent exulting in its culture and tradition

Sholaga Tribe : Numerous members of the Sholaga tribes converse with each other in the beautiful language of Sholaga , which is also famous amongst other people in different names like Kadu Sholigar, Sholiga, Sholigar, Solaga, Soliga, Soligar, Solanayakkans, Sholanayika.

Toda : The wonderful houses, good clothes , ennobled language has drawn the attention of many people towards the tradition of this Toda tribal community.