Karnataka has a multi-religious and a multi-cultural population. Hence a variety of festivals are held in the state. Karnataka like most of its southern neighbors has several temples which also account for a number of festivals being held each year. Dusshera, the most important Hindu festival is celebrated with extravagance over a period of ten days. This festival was started by the rulers of the Vijaynagar Empire. Other festivals celebrated in Karnataka are Yugadi, Karaga celebrated at the Darmaraya Temple and Rajyotsava Day. Makara Samkramana, Sri Ramanavami, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Deepavali are the other festivals celebrated in Karnataka along with the rest of the country. The fairs which are held in Karnataka are Sri Vithappa Fair, the Godachi Fair, Shri Yellamma Devi Fair and Banashankari Devi Fair.
Dusshera
Yugadi
Rajyotsava Day
Karaga
Makara Samkramacna
Sri Ramanavami
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Ganesh Chaturthi
Deepavali
Sri Vithappa Fair s
Godachi Fair
Shri Yellamma Devi Fair
Banashankari Devi Fair
Dasara Fair
Hampi Festival
Rajyotsava Day
Pattadakkal Dance Festival
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