The Golgumbaz of Bijapur built by Mohammad Ali Shah of Adil Shah dynasty in the 17th century is world famous. Ibrahim Roza, Jamma Masijid, Asara Mahal, Malik-E-Maidan are well known historical monuments in Bijapur which attract a large number of tourists. Gulbarga has the famous Fort, Basaveshwara temple and Khaja Bande Nawaaz Muslim monument as the tourist attractions. In Bidar, the fort of Bahamani kingdom, said to be one among the seven largest forts in India attracts a lot tourists. The Magnificent Gurudhwara in Bidar town is a Shrine and an important holy place for the Sikhs in India and abroad. As per the tradition , Gurunanak, the founder of Sikh religion seem to have visited this place in a year of drought and famine. Water stream seem to have sprung from the place where Gurunanak prayed bringing great relief to all people. This holy spring continues to flow even today. The region coming under the diocese is full of impressive historical monuments built by the various kings. The 'Bidri Art' of Bidar which found patronage of the Mughal Kings, is very attractive and popular.

Though the region has given birth to great laureates like Srivijaya, Ponna, Ranna and Kalichand, the one person who has made lasting impact in the religious, social and literacy field, revered even today in the whole region is Basavanna of Bagewadi who became the prime minister under the Bijjala King. He showed interest towards Veerashaiva religion and started Anubhava Mantap, invited devotees from all faiths irrespective of caste and creed. He started social revolution by going against deep rooted caste discrimination in the society. His Vachanas are his unique contribution to kannada literature. By taking examples from day to day life, they convey a powerful spiritual and social message to the reader. Akka Mahadevi, Allama Prabhu, Haralayya and Machideva are revered followers of Basavanna, besides hundreds of other saints from various castes.

People of all faiths live in harmony. Festive culture of the people is unique in this place. The Hindu calendar is marked with a religious feast every fortnight! People of all religions join some of these celebrations. Dassera, Deepavali, Moharam, Sankrathi, Holi and other festivals are celebrated with pomp and gaiety by all . Jathras and Urus are common phenomena in most of the bigger villages and towns. Pravachanas and cultural programmes form part of Jathra of every temple.

The majority of the people in this part of the state are poor. They live on daily wages. Unfortunately, people do not get work all through the year. In many places, people do not have work even for six months a year. Land and property belongs to a few rich landlords while the majority are poor and landless people. Absence of the middle class is conspicuous. The small and marginal farmers have only arid land in their name and do not profit much from it.

Though the region has seen great social and religious reform in the past, its impact on the society is bare minimum today. Once again the society is divided into water tight compartments by the rigid caste system. Discrimination on the basis of caste still prevails and untouchablility is in vogue. The Dalits are getting organized by embracing Buddhism. Dr. Ambedkar, who is revered as god by the Dalits is an icon of liberation.