# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bengaluru Karaga Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm
- **Event Description**: The Bengaluru Karaga Festival is a centuries-old annual event held at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Thigalarpet, Bengaluru. Celebrated by the Thigala community, the festival honors Draupadi from the Mahabharata as the Goddess of Strength (Shakti). The 11-day festival, with a history spanning over 300 years, attracts over 500,000 devotees and tourists. The highlight is the Karaga procession, known as Karaga Shaktyotsava, which takes place on the full moon night of the Chaitra month, typically in April. During this procession, a priest, dressed in women's attire, balances a mud pot (Karaga) adorned with a floral pyramid and an idol of the Goddess on his head, symbolizing Draupadi's return. The procession covers various parts of the city, including Nagarthpete, Cubbonpete, Ganigarapete, Avenue Road, Doddapete, Aralepete, Balepete, Kumbarpete, Ulsoorpete, and Gollarapete. The festival concludes with devotees splashing turmeric water on each other and immersing the Karaga in a saltwater pond. The Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, located at Dharmaraya Swamy Temple Road, Thigalarpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, serves as the venue for this grand celebration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bangalore/bengaluru-karaga-festival-2026/4300029017602721
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bangalore
- **state**: KA
- **country**: India
- **location**: Dharmaraya Swamy Temple
- **lat**: 12.9739
- **long**: 77.5925
- **full address**: Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Dharmaraya Swamy Temple Road, Thigalarpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bengaluru Karaga Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Bengaluru Karaga Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Dharmaraya Swamy Temple Road, Thigalarpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Bangalore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bengaluru Karaga Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bangalore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bengaluru Karaga Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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