Discover Bangalore's Cultural Festivals: A Month-by-Month Guide
Bangalore, also referred to by many as the Silicon Valley of India, is a busy metropolis boasting technological advancement, green open spaces, and a vibrant cultural ambiance. The festivals in Bangalore show every flavor of its rich heritage and diverse traditions-thoroughly mixed with the best of modern and ancient cultures. This can be an opportunity to go on a month-by-month journey of discovery of some of the most exciting and culturally richest festivals in Bangalore. Whether one is here for a few days or has planned an elongated sojourn, the festivals listed herein are just the perfect option to get to the pulse of Bangalore. January – Makara Sankranti Makara Sankranti ushers in the end of the winter solstice and the harvest season. It is one of the major festivals in Karnataka and is looked upon with much fanfare in Bangalore. The exchange of traditional sweets made out of sesame seeds, jaggery, and coconut, like ellu-bella, signifies warmth and togetherness during this f...