Culture & Tradition
Ugadi: How Karnataka Welcomes the New Year
Bevu-bella, mango leaves and a new panchanga — the customs of Ugadi carry a simple, beautiful lesson about life.
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Festivals of Karnataka
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The meaning, rituals and stories behind the festivals celebrated across Karnataka, from Ugadi to Mysuru Dasara.
Every festival carries a story and a lesson. In this series we look at the festivals celebrated in Karnataka homes and temples — why they are celebrated, how they are observed, and what they teach the next generation.
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Culture & Tradition
Mysuru Dasara: Four Centuries of a Royal Festival
The Nada Habba of Karnataka celebrates the victory of good over evil — and a tradition that has continued for over four hundred years.
