Though the city of Bangalore has developed into a cosmopolitan city and has been influenced by the influx of large number of migrants not just from other parts of India but from other countries as well, it celebrates its several traditional festivals with great enthusiasm. Along with the major festivals of India like Depawali, Dussera, Christmas and Eid-ul-fitr, there are some regional and traditional festival of Bangalore celebrated with much pomp and show. 

Among them is the festival of Ugadi celebrated in the month of March- April. The festival marks the beginning of New Year. The day of festival is sacred one as it is believed that on this day Lord Brahma created the universe. The people also consider this day to be an auspicious one to start new venture.

Karaga is another prominent festival celebrated in Bangalore with much fanfare. Karaga is the name given to clay pots which are carried by the devotees on their heads in the religious procession. Devotes have to balance while carrying the pots. The event serves to be the testing time of devotees’ devotional strength. The festival which is celebrated by mainly Tigala community comes in the month of March- April. Kadalekaye Parishe and Varamahalakshami are other important festivals celebrated in the city of Bangalore.

Habba is another important cultural event in Bangalore. Habba literally means ‘festival’ in Kannada. Celebrated in various part of the city of Bangalore, this one week long event attracts thousands of tourists and many artists. Celebration of the festival includes dance, music, street theatre, film panorama and sport competitions like golf tournament, pulling race, vintage car rally etc.