With several ancient temples and rich cultural heritage, Karnataka celebrates various colorful temples. Having a multi-religious population, many festivals are celebrated here.

MARCH

Yugadi : Yugadi is considered as the New Year's Day in Kannada tradition. It falls on the late March or early April and is celebrated all over Karnataka. On this day the dinner is specially prepared and it starts with jiggery and neem leaves. This depicts that life is nothing but a bundle of joys and sorrows.

Dussehra: Mysore – the city of palaces celebrates the ten days Dussehra in royal style. The Mysore palace is illuminated with a myriad lights. Majestic processions, a torch light parade and dance and musical events enliven the tranquil city on this occasion.

Hampi Festival : The magnificent ruined city of Hampi , once the capital of Vijaynagara Empire, comes alive once again during this lively festival of dance and music, held in the first week of November. The hampi Festival, organized by the tourism department.

Rajyotsava Day : The Rajyotsava Day is celebrated on the 1st of November every year. This day marks the formation of the Karnataka State . Apart from this, other state festivals celebrated here are the Coorg festival, Hampi/Vijayanagar festival and the Hoysala festival. These festivals celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.