Festive Karnataka

Bangalore Habba

The Bangalore Habba is the city’s biggest cultural festival. It brings together the very best of India’s dance, music, drama, poetry, handicrafts, visual arts, cuisine and much more, with a special focus on Karnataka. This unique festival which runs for many days, attracts artistes from all across the country.

Month: December


Cultural performance during Bangalore Habba

Tula Sankramana

Come October, the people of Kodagu look forward to this annual festival. It is believed that Goddess Cauvery appears in the form of a sudden upsurge of water in a small tank, to give darshan to the innumerable devotees gathered here. This event is known as Theerthodbhava, which is celebrated with much festivity in Kodagu. Thousands flock to witness the event, seek the goddess’s blessings, bathe in her waters, and carry back bottles of holy water from the source of the river.

Month: October

Vairamudi Festival
The sleepy town of Melkote comes alive during the annual Vairamudi Festival, when the deity of the hill shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu is adorned with the legendary diamond-studded crown brought from the Mysore Palace. This night long event, which is part of the 10-day Brahmotsavam, is witnessed by thousands of devotees.
Month: March