Dasara 2026: The grandeur of Karnataka’s Naada Habba
A collection of stories on the celebration of Navaratri and Dasara from Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga and other districts of Karnataka.
In 2026, the grand celebration of Karnataka's Naada Habba or Dasara unfolded in a spectacular manner in Mangaluru. The festival, which commemorates Goddess Sharade, took a grand turn as the deity was carried through a magnificent procession during the Dasara Shobhayatra at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple. The event, marking the conclusion of the 10-day Dasara festivities, drew attention from the Hindu community in Mangaluru and beyond.
The Dasara festival, a much-anticipated event in the cultural calendar of Karnataka, extends its festivities beyond just the city of Mysuru. Known also as ‘Naada Habba,’ the celebration showcases the rich culture and traditions of various districts across Karnataka, each contributing their unique flavor to the grandeur of the occasion.
While the Jamboo Savari and Torchlight Parade in Mysuru are the highlights for many outside the state, the festival's reach extends far and wide, with each district embracing the grandeur and tradition in their own distinctive way.
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