Festivals

Presented by,
Srushti D A
Sinchana H C
Shwetha
Spoorthi B
T N Sheetal
Introduction:
Karnataka , a state in the south India ,has a cultural heritage

and is known for its vibrant festival.

Festivals in the Karnataka depict the uniqueness and

beautiful cultural unity in diversity.

 The famous festivals in Karnataka that

tell stories of Kannadigas culture, history, art and more.

Most of the famous festivals celebrated in Karnataka are, Makar Sankranthi, Shivarathri,
Ganesha Chaturthi, Holi,Diwali,Ugadi,Varamalakshmi and many more.
 Makara Sankranti:
The most famous festival in Karnataka is makara Sankranti ,

which was also referred as Uttara Yana, Makar, or Pongal.

In Karnataka the festival was celebrated by sharing the sweets.

People adorn their cattle with the vibrant costumes and

make them to jump across a big pit of fire.

Usually falling on the on the date of January 15 annually,

the occasion marks the transition of the sun from

zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn.

Maha shivarathri :
Mahashivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated

It was celebrated at the Phalguna month of Hindu calendar.

According to a legend, Parvati performed tapas, prayed and

meditated on this day to ward of any evil that might befall her

husband on moonless night.

The scientific reason for fasting on Shiva Ratri is that it gives the body a

break from hard-to-digest foods, further improving the digestive system.

It also helps us in getting a relaxed state of mind.

Ganesha Chaturthi:
Ganesha chaturti is the one of the most famous Hindu

festival celebrated on the occasion of birthday of lord Ganesha.

Hindu tradition states that Ganesha is a god of wisdom,

success and good luck.

The festival has been celebrated since the time of king Shivaji.

The festival fall between the 19 august and 25th September.

Diwali:
Diwali is a “festival of light” and which was last for usually five days .

It is also called as Deepawali, Diwali is observed based on the Hindu calendar ,typically falling
between mid-of October and mid-of November.

It commemorates the return of lord Rama , along

with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, to their

kingdom ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Diwali is celebrated by lighting lamps ,which marks the triumph of light over darkness, good
over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Dussehra:
The festival’s name derived from the Dasha and hara .

The festival which symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

Dussehra is celebrated on the seventh month of Hindu calendar , with the appearance of full
moon , an event called the “bright fortnight”.

Which is the most famous Hindu festival which was

also called as dassera , Vijayadashami.

It marks the beginning of preparation for Diwali ,

which occurs 20 days after Dussehra.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, festivals holds a special place in our lives, transcending cultural boundaries and
bringing people together in celebration .

They serve as a reminder of our roots and the importance of preserving our cultural identity.

Beyond their cultural significance , festival contribute to local economies ,boost tourism, and
create sense of pride and excitement among people .