Bangalore lights up during Dussehra with rituals, performances, and citywide celebrations that draw locals and travellers alike. Dussehra honours the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura through rituals, music, theatre and street fairs.
Temples extend aarti timings, auditoriums publish seasonal lineups, and neighbourhoods prepare doll displays that turn living rooms into small galleries. Markets fill with flowers and lamps, while schools and associations schedule themed competitions and storytelling that keep the epics accessible for younger audiences who are meeting these stories afresh.
The calendar builds steadily from the first night of Navratri and peaks on Vijayadashami when processions, Ram Leela finales and Ravana effigies draw the largest crowds. You can plan each day around a temple ritual, a seated cultural programme and a fair, for an immersive experience. Visitors who want a focused route will find many places to visit in Bangalore during Dussehra, with each area presenting a distinct way to engage.
Temples extend aarti timings, auditoriums publish seasonal lineups, and neighbourhoods prepare doll displays that turn living rooms into small galleries. Markets fill with flowers and lamps, while schools and associations schedule themed competitions and storytelling that keep the epics accessible for younger audiences who are meeting these stories afresh.
The calendar builds steadily from the first night of Navratri and peaks on Vijayadashami when processions, Ram Leela finales and Ravana effigies draw the largest crowds. You can plan each day around a temple ritual, a seated cultural programme and a fair, for an immersive experience. Visitors who want a focused route will find many places to visit in Bangalore during Dussehra, with each area presenting a distinct way to engage.
