The best way to explore any destination is to participate in a local festival. Join the crowd and immerse yourself in the rich culture and flavours of the region.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesa. After the ten-day festival, idols are carried in a long procession and immersed in nearby.
Timing
August/September
Diwali
Celebrated every year around the world and eagerly awaited by the people, the festival of lights is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism.
Timing
October/November
Vijayadashami
Also known as Dussehra, this is a major festival celebrated at the end of Navratri. The celebration includes a procession that carries clay idols of Lakshmi, Ganesha, Durga, Saraswati and Karthikeyan, accompanied by chants and music after which these idols are immersed in water.
Timing
September/October
Makar Sankranti
This festival is also known as Pongal and is celebrated throughout the state of Karnataka.
Timing
January
Habba
An annual 10-day event, Habba (which means 'festival') gathers artists from around the world who come together and add soul to the celebrations with their art and performances. The event requires no tickets and is open to all.
