India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Festival/Event |
Location |
Significance |
Mysore Dasara |
Mysore |
10-day royal celebration of Navaratri. |
Mahamastakabhisheka |
Shravanabelagola |
Jain grand anointing of Bahubali statue every 12 years. |
Karaga Festival |
Bangalore |
Ancient Draupadi festival of Tigala community. |
Vairamudi Utsav |
Melukote |
Annual procession of deity with diamond-studded crown. |
Udupi Paryaya |
Udupi |
Transfer of temple management among Ashta Mathas every 2 years. |
Ramnavami & Hanuman Jayanti |
Hampi & Koppal |
Grand temple celebrations. |
Karnataka offers a panoramic view of India's religious diversity. From the monolithic statues of Jain deities to the rhythmic chants of Krishna devotees in Udupi, from the mystic dargahs of Gulbarga to the peaceful Tibetan monasteries in Bylakuppe, the state is a spiritual mosaic of living traditions.
Karnataka is not just a place for religious rituals—it is a destination for inner awakening, cross-cultural dialogue, and timeless devotion.