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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

‘Equality must be a value upheld in life’

At a women-directed 'Aval Hejje Kiruchitra 2026' re-screening and discussion held on Thursday, Prof. Vijaya Korishteti, Vice-Chancellor of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

Memories of Artist 'Chandru' Shared at Ravindra Kalakshetra

The 'Kalagangotri' organization hosted a discussion on Friday at Ravindra Kalakshetra, commemorating the 900th show of the play…

Faith & festivalsKengeri26 September 2026

Grand procession of bread offerings held for Mahalingeshwara Jatra Mahotsava

For the Mahalingeshwara Jatra Mahotsava, a grand procession of bread offerings was held for the first time, spanning two days. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

Karnataka Parva-2026 to run at Bengaluru's Aramane Maidan from September 26 to 30

The Minority Welfare Department has organized 'Karnataka Parva-2026' at Aramane Maidan, Bengaluru, from September 26 to 30. The event aims…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

ViraShaiva Lingayat Dharma Protection Conference to address confusion, scheduled for Bengaluru

The Akhiḷa Bharata ViraShaiva Shivacharya Samstha announced that a 'ViraShaiva Lingayat Dharma Protection Conference' has been organized to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

Karnataka Parva 2026 to showcase handicrafts at Bengaluru Palace grounds

The Karnataka Government's Minority Welfare Department has organized 'Karnataka Parva 2026' from September 26 to 30 at the Bengaluru Palace…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 September 2026

Traffic Diversions in Veerapillai Street Due to Ganesh Idol Installation

Due to the installation of a Ganesh idol in Veerapillai Street, within the Shivajinagar Traffic Police Station jurisdiction, traffic…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

CM announces cabinet sub-committee to provide facilities to sanitation workers

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the formation of a cabinet sub-committee to provide facilities to sanitation workers. He stated…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar in uniform at Poura Karmika Day celebration; announces welfare increases

During the Poura Karmika Day celebration, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated and spoke while wearing a uniform meant for sanitation…

Faith & festivalsBasavanagudi, Malleshwaram25 September 2026

Grand Ganesh Visarjan held in Hettur village, procession passes through Basavanagudi and Malleshwaram

The grand Ganesh idol, installed at the Gram Panchayat premises in Hettur, was immersed on Thursday. The immersion ceremony included a…

Faith & festivalsPeenya25 September 2026

Dasarahalli Community Ganesh Festival begins today

The Dasarahalli Community Ganesh Festival Committee announced the three-day festival at the G.K.W. Layout ground in Peenya 2nd Stage. The…

Faith & festivalsYelahanka25 September 2026

Shiva Kumara Swamiji statue unveiled, roundabout named in Yelahanka

The statue of Shiva Kumara Swamiji, built by the Veerashaiva Lingayat Kshemabhivriddhi Sangha and local residents, was unveiled by the Matha…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

Vishwakarma Jayanti Utsava celebrations held in Indianagar

As part of the Vishwakarma Jayanti Utsava, the Akhila Karnataka Vishwakarma Mahasabha organized a procession in Indianagar. The procession…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

Karnataka Sangeet Nataka Academy invites applications for various awards

The Karnataka Sangeet Nataka Academy has invited applications for awards such as the 'Kannada Rajyotsava Award', 'Karnataka Bhooshana…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

Musical drama 'Kevade Ka Ban' to be performed in Bengaluru

The musical drama 'Kevade Ka Ban', based on the poetry of 'Dakhni Urdu poet Sulaiman Khatib', will be performed on the 25th at 7 PM at the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru25 September 2026

‘Hiriyara Jaatre’ for elders returns to Bengaluru on October 4

The 'Hiriyara Jaatre,' a festival for elders, is returning to Bengaluru on October 4. The event, organized by The Volunteers, aims to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 September 2026

GBA Minister announces plan to appoint waste wardens, addresses Bengaluru's top two issues

GBA Minister Krishna Bairegound stated on Thursday that traffic and waste are the top two problems in Bengaluru. He announced plans to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 September 2026

Grand Ganesh Utsav setup modeled after Dharmasthala temple in Bengaluru

The Jai Maruti Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga in Sugatta village, Bengaluru, has constructed a grand Ganesh mandap modeled after the Dharmasthala…

Faith & festivalsMalleshwaram24 September 2026

Ganesh Visarjan arrangements at Sanchi Kalyani in Malleshwaram

Ganesh Visarjan arrangements have been made at Sanchi Kalyani in Malleshwaram for the festival. The arrangements allow Ganesh idols to be…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 September 2026

Training on Food Hygiene for Street Vendors to Begin Soon

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that awareness and training programs on food safety, cleanliness, and responsible use of cooking oil will…