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.