Festivals in Karnataka

Land of unique culture and rich heritage, Karnataka observes many festivals throughout the year. Some of these festivals have their roots in religious devotion and others emerge from cultural legacy. Ganesha Chaturthi is observed widely in this state for ten days and Dussehra is grandly celebrated in Mysore.

Different parts of Karnataka have its own special festival such as the very popular Hampi Festival is a celebration of the birthday of famous poet Purandaradasa. Dance, music, puppet show and fireworks are parts of this festival. The special attraction of Karnataka’s Kambala festival is buffalo racing.

Another culturally influenced festival is the Pattadakal Dance Festival that takes place in January every year. Ugadi festival ushers in the New Year of Kannadigas when people wear new clothes. Pongal is also an important festival that celebrates good harvest. Karaga, a folk dance festival, is celebrated in Bangalore to pay tribute to Draupadi. Read more about Festivals of Karnataka.

Ganesha Chaturthi- Celebrate Lord Ganesha

August 22, 2020 by madur

Ganesha Chaturthi is considered as a very auspicious festival amongst the Hindus. This festival celebrates the Lord Ganesha bestowed to the Ganas

Gowri Festival

August 21, 2020 by madur

Gowri is considered as a very auspicious festival amongst the South Indian Hindu Women. This festival strengthens the bond between a woman with her parents and siblings.

Makara Sankranti – A new Beginning

January 13, 2020 by Raggi Mudde

Makara sankranti, the harvest festival, marks the Sun entering the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn).Pongal is the New Year & the beginning of Uttarayana period.

Diwali – The Festival Of Lights

October 25, 2019 by Raggi Mudde

Deepavali or Diwali is the festival of diyas or deepas (lights). Dhanteras, Amavasya puja, Kedara Gauri Vrata, and Nomu are some of the pujas performed following five days of sheer joy and celebrations.

Durga Puja Pandals in Bangalore 2019- It’s Time to Pandal Hop

October 4, 2019 by madur

Durga Puja Pandals will be open from October 1 to October 8th, 2019 Entry is free Artisans from Bengal have come to Bangalore especially to make the idols for these pandals Durga Puja is one of the main festivals celebrated across India. This 4-day festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and is dedicated […]

Dasara Dolls Arrangement Ideas and Where to Buy Them?

October 3, 2019 by madur

Looking for Dasara Dolls arrangements ideas? Where to buy Dasara dolls? How to arrange Dasara dolls? Read on to know everything Dasara Dolls arrangements.

Countdown Begins For World Famous Mysuru Dasara

September 5, 2019 by madur

One of the major attractions of Karnataka tourism is Mysuru Dasara. It is popularly called as the Nada Habba. This annual celebration was started in the year 1610 AD in Srirangapatna by Raja Wadiyar. The Dasara celebrations were first started by the Vijayanagara empires of Hampi and Later the same tradition was continued by […]

How To Celebrate A Plastic Free Mysore Dasara

September 3, 2019 by madur

Dasara is a beautiful time to visit Mysore. If you are planning a trip to Mysore during Dasara, there are a few things you must know. Here are some useful tips to celebrate a plastic free Mysore Dasara Why Plastic Free Mysore Dasara The 10-day festival starts with the Navratri and concludes with Vijayadashmi. It’s […]

Varamahalakshmi Festival- Celebrate in Joy

August 9, 2019 by madur

Vara mahalakshmi is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Karnataka. Mahalakshmi is the goddess of wealth, auspiciousness and prosperity. It always falls on a Friday.