Both Gopala Dasa and Vijaya Dasa were prominent in what tradition of Karnataka?
Gopala Dasa Gopala Dasa (1721–1769) was a prominent 18th-century Kannada language poet and saint belonging to the Haridasa tradition. With other contemporary Haridasas such as Vijaya Dasa and Jagannatha Dasa, Gopala Dasa propagated the Dvaita philosophy of Madhvacharya in South India through "Kirtans" ("Songs of God") known as "Dasara Padagalu" with the pen-name ("ankita nama" or "mudra") "Gopala Vittala".
Bangalore Karaga "Bengaluru Karaga" is one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the heart of Bengaluru. Bengaluru Karaga is primarily a well-known tradition of 'Vahnikula Kshatriyas (Thigala)' community in southern Karnataka. The Karaga festival is generally led by the men of the community. There is a legend which gives them this privilege. Vahnikula Kshatriyas believe that in the last part of the Mahabharatha, when the Pandavas were shown a glimpse of hell, one last Asura (Demon) called Tripurasura was still alive.