Festivities of Karnataka

Spellbinding folk dances, extravagant cultural celebrations, and fascinating local customs

Festivals

of Karnataka

Festivals

of Karnataka

Karnataka’s diversity ensures that all year through, there are unique, vibrant, and culturally significant festivals to celebrate.

From Dasara in Mysuru, which features elaborate festivities that last 10 whole days, to Ugadi, which marks the New Year with joyous rituals and traditional foods, Karnataka has no shortage of things to celebrate. The Karaga Festival in Bengaluru highlights ancient rituals in a celebration that originates in the time of the Mahabharata, while the Kambala features thrilling buffalo races, showcasing rural Karnataka's adventurous spirit.

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Pattadakal Dance Festival - classical dance performances with the backdrop of ancient temples, blending traditional art with the historic grandeur of Pattadakal.

The exhilarating buffalo races of Kambala

Ugadi, bringing in the Kannada New Year

The Hampi Festival - celebrating the rich heritage of Hampi with folk dances, music, and cultural performances amidst ancient architectural marvels.

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