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Faith & festivals news in Bengaluru

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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

K. Radhakrishna praises Sharath Chandra Chattopadhyay's unique concern for women

At a state-level event organized by AIMS, K. Radhakrishna stated that 'Sharath Chandra Chattopadhyay's concern for women is unique,' calling…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Shudra Srinivas Elected as President of 17th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

Sahitya Shudra Srinivas has been elected as the President of the 17th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. The Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is scheduled…

Faith & festivalsBTM Layout30 September 2026

Gorilla craze takes over Bengaluru festivals, drawing crowds at Ganesh Visarjan and Navaratri events

Giant gorilla costumes, standing 8.5 to 10 feet tall and covered in black fur, have drawn attention during Ganesh Visarjan processions. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Government plans 'Urdu Festival' at Vidhana Soudha steps for Urdu Day

Health and Family Welfare, Minority Welfare, Hajj and Waqf Minister U.T. Khadar announced that the government is preparing to organize an…

Faith & festivalsRajajinagar30 September 2026

Health Awareness Program Held at R.S.I.C Medical College and Hospital in Rajajinagar

On the occasion of World Heart Day, R.S.I.C Medical College and Hospital in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, organized a health awareness program on…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Kolar wins Bengaluru division Dasara sports meet basketball tournament, qualifies for Mysore event

The Kolar men's district team won the Bengaluru division level Dasara sports meet basketball tournament, qualifying for the Mysore event.…

Faith & festivalsBasavanagudi30 September 2026

MLA D. Ravishankar speaks at sanitation workers' day celebration

MLA D. Ravishankar addressed the sanitation workers' day celebration held at the Purasabha premises on Tuesday. He stated that the service…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Funeral rites held for ex-minister's wife Kasturi Bellubbi in Bengaluru

The funeral rites of former minister S. K. Bellubbi's wife, Kasturi Bellubbi, were held on Tuesday at the school and college premises of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Inflatable Gorilla Costumes Become Festival Hit in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, inflatable gorilla costumes have become a popular attraction during festival celebrations. The black-furred gorilla, standing…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru-based theatre company to stage Nala Damayanti this weekend

Bengaluru-based theatre company Talab will stage Nala Damayanti this weekend. The play, written and directed by IIM professor Gaurav Jakhu,…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru man provides free meals to 250 patients daily for over 10 years

Sayyad Gulab has been providing free meals to at least 250 patients and their families daily in Bengaluru for nearly 10 years. His service…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Hiriyara Jaatre to bring 800+ elders together

V The Volunteers is organizing the Hiriyara Jaatre on October 4. The event will engage over 800 senior citizens from various old-age homes.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava held grandly in Bengaluru

The 'Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava' was held grandly at Nandi Link Maidan in Bengaluru on Sunday, commemorating the 75th birth anniversary…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Shivrajkumar speaks at Dr. Vishnuvardhan's Amrutha Mahotsava, addressing rumors about his relationship with the late actor

During the 'Dr. Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava' held in Bengaluru on Sunday, actor Shivrajkumar participated and recalled his close bond…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Veteran Actor Ramesh Aravind Emotional at Dr. Vishnuvardhan's 75th 'Amrutha Mahotsava' in Bengaluru

Veteran actor Ramesh Aravind spoke emotionally at the 'Amrutha Mahotsava' celebrating the 75th birth anniversary of Dr. Vishnuvardhan in…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Kannadiga need more job opportunities in Peenya industries: VBH Jayadeva

At a special Kannada literary convention in Dasarahalli, VBH Jayadeva urged for better job opportunities for Kannada speakers in Peenya…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

AIDSO organized celebration for Bhagat Singh's 119th birthday in Bengaluru

The AIDSO organization celebrated Bhagat Singh's 119th birthday on Monday at various locations in Bengaluru, including educational…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 September 2026

CM G. Parameshwara emphasizes culture and values over AI

At an event organized by C. Somashekhara-N. Sarvamangala Sahitya Seva Pratishthana in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 September 2026

Madhya Pradesh wins the Ka. Thimmapayya Memorial Cricket Tournament

The Madhya Pradesh team won the Ka. Thimmapayya Memorial Cricket Tournament by 5 wickets on Monday. The match was held at M. Chinnaswamy…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 September 2026

Andhra secures lead in Captain Thimmampayya Memorial Cricket Tournament

In the Captain Thimmampayya Memorial Cricket Tournament, Madhya Pradesh collapsed to 326 runs in the first innings against T.V. Sai Sravan's…