Annual Events & Festivals
Major Festivals & Events:
- Diwali (October-November): Festival of lights celebrated with fireworks, lights, sweet exchanges, temple celebrations, and family gatherings. City lights up with festive decorations
- Ugadi/Gudi Padwa (March-April): Kannada New Year celebrated with traditional rituals, temple visits, and new year festivities across the city
- Ganesh Chaturthi (August-September): Ten-day festival honoring Lord Ganesh with elaborate pandals (temporary structures), prayers, and processions
- Pongal (January): Harvest festival celebrated with special cooking, rangoli (colored powder designs), and family celebrations
- Karaga (March-April): Ancient Bangalore festival with processions from Basaveshwara Temple featuring folk performances and cultural displays
- Rath Yatra (June-July): Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath with processions and temple celebrations
- Bengaluru Tech Summit: Annual tech conference attracting industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators
- Bengaluru Jazz Festival: Three-day music festival in November featuring international and Indian jazz artists
Shopping Season: Festive discounts during Diwali and New Year periods. Best deals from October onwards