Karaga festival 2024 Celebrated With Joy In Bengaluru, 300 Old Festival Returns

Published: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:35 [IST]

The vibrant Bengaluru Karaga festival, one of the city’s oldest traditions, is held from April 15th to 25th, 2024. This nine-day celebration takes place at the Dharmarayaswamy Temple in Thigalarapet. Devotees come together to honor the goddess Draupadi during this auspicious event. The festivities include elaborate processions, music, dance, and rituals, showcasing the rich heritage of Bengaluru. Scroll down to see the grand celebration pictures here.

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A devotee carries the sacred flower pot 'Karaga' on his head as 'veerakumars' holding swords accompany him during a procession as part of the Karaga festival at Sri Dharmarayana Swamy Temple, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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'Veerakumars' gather to participate in the annual procession as part of the Karaga festival at Sri Dharmarayana Swamy Temple, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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Devotees burn camphor blocks as part of a ritual during the celebration of 'Karaga' festival, at Dharamraya Swamy temple in Bengaluru, Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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Devotees burn camphor as part of a ritual during the celebration of 'Karaga' festival, at Dharamraya Swamy temple in Bengaluru, Tuesday, April 23, 2024.