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Faith & festivals news in Bengaluru

The latest faith & festivals news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

Faith & festivalsBanashankari15 October 2026

Dussehra celebrations begin across various locations in Banashankari

Despite the severe drought affecting the taluk, people are proceeding with the celebration of the festival of Dussehra. Devotion is being…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Protest by activists demanding rights and infrastructure for Tamil Colony residents

Activists from the District Progressive and Dalit Organizations Union held a protest outside the District Collector's office in Mandya. They…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Indian Artisans Hot exhibition and sale fair begins in Bengaluru

An exhibition and sale fair titled 'The Indian Artisans Hot' has been organized by 'Prajavani' and 'Deccan Herald' at the Rangoli Metro Art…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

17th Kaalinga Navadara Award Ceremony Held in Bengaluru

Brahmavara: B.V. Rajaraman, a stage director, addressed the 17th Kaalinga Navadara Award ceremony at the Kalakadamba Art Centre in…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Two Tulu language learning books launched in Bengaluru

The Tulu Sahitya Academy launched two books for learning the Tulu language in Bengaluru. Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj S. Tangadgi…

Faith & festivalsMalleshwaram15 October 2026

Folk Song Competition Held in Malleshwaram; Awards Distributed

The Kannada Janapada Parishat held a district-level folk song competition at the B.E. Hanumanthamma Memorial Degree College in Malleshwaram.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Vijay Basavaraj scores century, Harshil Dhamani misses century as Karnataka reaches 332 runs

In the first innings against Vidarbha, the Karnataka team scored 332 runs for 5 wickets in 121 overs. Opening batsman Vijay Basavaraj scored…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Balinese performing arts, inspired by Indian epics, presented in Bengaluru

Padma Shri-awardee Wayan Dibia and his team are presenting Balinese performing arts in Bengaluru, featuring dance, music, theatre, shadow…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

State Government to Celebrate Madhvacharya Jayanti

The Kannada and Culture Minister, Shivraj Tangadgi, announced that Madhvacharya Jayanti will be celebrated every year by the State…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru and Gujarati communities in Bengaluru to host Durga Puja and Dandiya

Bengaluru and Gujarati communities in Bengaluru are preparing to host Durga Puja and Dandiya celebrations. The events are expected to be…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Heritage walks bring Dasara traditions to life in Malleswaram and Basavanagudi

Heritage walks are bringing Dasara traditions to life in neighborhoods like Malleswaram and Basavanagudi. Participants can explore the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru Namma Metro Pink Corridor to be inaugurated; CM DK Shivakumar requests date from PM

The 7.5 km elevated Pink Corridor of the Bengaluru Namma Metro, connecting Kaḷanagrahara to Tāvarekere via Bannerghatta Road, is ready for…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Dasara festivities at Bengaluru Airport captivate travelers with cultural displays

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is celebrating Dasara with grand cultural programs. The Airport Authority has organized…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

GSS's contribution to the golden era of Kannada: Virenna

At the 'Hanateyinda Hanategge' dialogue program, organized by the Kannada Department and Dr. G.S. Shevaraju Foundation of Bengaluru…

Faith & festivalsJP Nagar14 October 2026

Yogarajendra Shivacharya speaks on the importance of culture and values through Puranic listening

At the 13th year Sharannavaratri and Puranic discourse program held at the Banni Mahakali Temple in JP Nagar, the Yogarajendra Shivacharya…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Valmiki Jayanti celebration to be held simply and meaningfully on October 26

The Deputy Commissioner Saiyida Ayisha stated that Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti will be celebrated simply and meaningfully on October 26, due to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Paramedics' Role Highlighted in Golden Hour Recognition Campaign in Bengaluru

At an event organized by Magnet Hospitals on the occasion of Paramedics' Day, Dr. Venkataraman, a pediatric surgeon, spoke about the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Multiple Religious Events Held in Bengaluru for Ambedkar's 70th Ordination Day

Bengaluru hosted multiple religious events for Ambedkar's 70th Ordination Day. Events included a Vibhuti Alankara Seve at Anugrahamoorthi…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru to celebrate Durga Puja with lotus theme and red-and-white decor

The Bengaluru community in Bengaluru is gearing up for Durga Puja, with themed idols and cultural programmes set to mark the celebrations…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru13 October 2026

Gombe Habba: Elaborate themes take over a year of prep in Bengaluru households

Elaborate themes are taking over a year of preparation in Bengaluru households for Gombe Habba.