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January/February
Vasantha Habba is
an interesting festival held in at Nrityagram.
March
Hoysala Mahotsava - the dance festival held at Belur and Halebid
is magnificent event. The splendid Hoysala temples with their
sculptural extravaganza, make the perfect venue for cultural
feast.
October
 The
Dussehra of Mysore is a 10-day
festival. On the day of Dussehra,
caparisoned elephants carrying the idol of
goddess Chamundi is taken through the city.
While most parts of India celebrate Dussehra
in commemoration of Lord Ramas victory
over the demon-king Ravana, Karnataka
celebrates it in honor of Goddess
Chamundeswari who killed the great demon, Mahishasura.
Another famous festival is the 'Karaga'
which is celebrated at the Dharmaraya
Temple.
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