Karnataka - The Land of Living Legacies

Karnataka’s festivals are woven into the fabric of its history, art, and everyday life. Each celebration reveals a different facet of the state’s cultural identity — from royal pageantry in Mysuru to village rituals, classical arts, and harvest traditions. Together, they offer a vivid portrait of a region where heritage and modernity coexist with ease.

Month Name of the Festival Date
March Ugadi (Kannada New Year)
19th March 2026
October
Dasara
20th October 2026
January Pattadakal Dance Festival
14th -20th January 2026
September
Ganesh Chaturthi
14th September 2026
January
Makar Sankranti (Pongal)
14th January 2026


5 Top Festivals of Karnataka

  1. Ugadi: Karnataka’s New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Homes are decorated with rangoli and fresh flowers, and families prepare dishes such as obbattu, semiya payasa, and mavinakayi chitranna, symbolising renewal and prosperity.
  1. Dasara: The state’s most celebrated festival, Dasara honours Goddess Chamundeshwari. Mysuru becomes the centrepiece of ten days of processions, cultural performances, illumination, and royal traditions — a spectacle that reflects Karnataka’s artistic and historic grandeur.
  1. Pattadakal Dance Festival: Held against the striking backdrop of the Pattadakal UNESCO World Heritage Site, this festival showcases India’s classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak. It is a tribute to Karnataka’s architectural and cultural legacy.
  1. Ganesh Chaturthi: Celebrated with devotion across the state, the festival features rituals, community gatherings, and processions carrying Ganesha idols to lakes and rivers for visarjan, accompanied by chants and music.
  1. Makar Sankranti (Pongal): Karnataka’s harvest festival is marked by bonfires, kite flying, and the preparation of ellu bella and sweet or savoury pongal. The festival signifies gratitude, abundance, and the change of season.

The Never-ending Fiesta

Karnataka’s festivals embody unity, creativity, and cultural pride. Blending age-old customs with contemporary expressions, they offer residents and visitors alike a chance to experience the state’s diverse and enduring heritage.

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