The Karaga festival in Bengaluru is the annual festivities that is concluded with the Hoovina Karaga, also known as Huvina Karaga. The procession marks the high point of the celebrations, starting at midnight from the Dharmarayaswamy temple in Thigalarpet. On April 12, the city came alive with the historic Karaga Shaktyotsava and Sri Dharmarayaswamy Maharathotsava unfolded in a vibrant celebration. Several videos and pictures doing the rounds on social media display the celebration of faith, tradition and culture. This year marked the 15th occasion. According to reports, Priest A Gnanendra carried the floral Karaga—a symbolic representation of Draupadi Devi. Check out videos of the Karaga Shaktyotsava 2025 festival in Bengaluru. April 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Complete List of Important Dates and Events in the Fourth Month of the Year. 

Karaga Shaktyotsava in Bengaluru

Hoovina Karaga Festival

Enchanting Festival of Hoovina Karaga

Midnight Procession!

 

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The Enchanting Festival

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