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Karnataka Festivals
Karnataka's calendar follows the Amanta (South Indian) lunar system. Ugadi (March-April) is the Kannada New Year. The state's crown jewel is Mysuru Dasara — the 10-day royal Navaratri celebration culminating in the grand Jamboo Savari elephant procession. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with elaborate home installations.
Ugadi (Kannada New Year)
📅 March-April
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — bevu bella prasad
Karaga
📅 March-April
Bengaluru's 9-day Draupadi festival
Gowri-Ganesh Habba
📅 August-September
Ganesh Chaturthi preceded by Gowri Puja
Mysuru Dasara (10 days)
📅 September-October
Royal Navaratri — Jamboo Savari, Palace illumination
Deepavali
📅 October-November
3-day celebration
Kambala
📅 November-March
Traditional buffalo race in coastal Karnataka
Makara Sankranti
📅 January 14
Sun's northern journey — Ellu Bella distribution
Other states
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