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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 October 2026

German woman's voice enchants with 'Karunada Thayi' song in Bengaluru

A German woman's rendition of the popular Kannada song 'Karunada Thayi Sada Chinmayi' has gone viral on social media. The song, from the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 October 2026

Pink Illumination Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Bengaluru

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences has marked a new step for breast cancer awareness. On the 29th, major government and historical…

Faith & festivalsMalleshwaram29 October 2026

Basava Jayanti celebration held in K.R. Nagar; Siddaramaiah speaks on political progress

During a Basava Jayanti program organized by the Akhila Bharat Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha and Veerashaiva Lingayat Sanghatane-gal Ookuta…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 October 2026

3rd edition of 'Manotsava' mental health festival to be held in Bengaluru

The 3rd edition of 'Manotsava,' a mental health festival, will be held on December 5 and 6. Organized jointly by the Rohini Nilakani…

Faith & festivalsPadmanabhanagar28 October 2026

Nettakallappa Swimming Championship begins November 31, featuring 350 athletes

The 5th annual 'Nettakallappa Swimming Championship' will take place at the Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre (NAC) in Padmanabhanagar on…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 October 2026

Basavanna's teachings on compassion vs. modern misuse of religion: Ishwar Khandre

Speaking at a Basava Jayanti ceremony organized in K.R. Nagar, Mysuru district, Minister Ishwar Khandre stated that Basavadi Sharana laid…

Faith & festivalsMalleshwaram28 October 2026

Hassan District Collector Bans Vehicle Movement on Sigeghudda-Male Malleshwaram Temple Road

Hassan District Collector K.S. Lata Kumari has issued an order banning private and tourist vehicles on the Sigeghudda-Male Malleshwaram…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 October 2026

Health Sector Advisory Committee to be Formed in Bengaluru

Health Minister U.T. Khadar announced that an advisory committee comprising expert doctors will be formed soon to enhance the efficiency of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 October 2026

Mental health awareness day organized at Chitradhaama rehabilitation center

During the World Mental Health Day celebration at the Chitradhaama rehabilitation center in Shanthipuram village, a judge advised that early…

Faith & festivalsChamarajpet28 October 2026

B. Nanjundaswamy and Sarfaraz Chandraguthi selected for Vidyanishankara Awards

B. Nanjundaswamy, a researcher from Tumakuru, and Sarfaraz Chandraguthi, a writer from Sagar, have been selected for the 2026…

Faith & festivalsBanashankari28 October 2026

Vikhanasacharya Jayanti celebrations begin at Holenarasipuram temple

The celebration of Vikhanasacharya Jayanti will take place at the Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple premises in Holenarasipuram. The day will…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 October 2026

Multiple Cultural and Religious Events Scheduled in Bengaluru Today

The day features various events, including the 56th Sangeetha Sammelana of the Gayana Samaj at K.R. Road, and 'Vande Bharata Matharam' at…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Former MP Ugrappa criticizes government over alleged diversion of Valmiki funds, calls for agitation

Former MP VS Ugrappa criticized his own party’s government on Monday, alleging the diversion of funds meant for the Maharshi Valmiki…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Basavadharm Peethadhyakshini Mate Gangadavi speaks on Basavanna's statue completion in Bengaluru

At the concluding ceremony held at Basava Mahamane premises in Bengaluru on Monday, Basavadharm Peethadhyakshini Mate Gangadavi spoke. She…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Yakshagana should be recognized as a classical art form, said Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President

At the 2026 awards ceremony, Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President Talluru Sivarama Shetty stated that Yakshagana should be recognized as a…

Faith & festivalsHebbal27 October 2026

A ceremony held in Hukkeri for the 52nd memorial of Appanagouda Patil

At the local main office, a puja was performed for Appanagouda Patil's 52nd memorial on Friday. Speaking there, President Mahaveera Nilajagi…

Faith & festivalsRajajinagar27 October 2026

MG Yashwanth to perform 'Vande Bharata Matharam' concert at Dr. Rajkumar Auditorium

Singer MG Yashwanth will hold a 'Vande Bharata Matharam' concert at Dr. Rajkumar Auditorium in Rajajinagar from 10 AM on the 28th until 6 PM…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Most Muslims were former SC, ST communities: Rizwan Arshad

Speaking at a Valmiki Jayanti program held at the Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall in Bengaluru, Minister Rizwan Arshad stated that the Muslim…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Karnataka History Academy's 40th Annual National Conference Concludes in Chalnagalore

The 40th Annual National Conference of the Karnataka History Academy concluded at the Gurukula of Channabasaveshwara in Chalnagalore. During…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Jain Darshan is for everyone, not just Jains

Punjab Governor Ghulam Chand Khataria stated in Bengaluru that Jain Darshan and Darshan are not exclusive to Jains, but are for people of…