Shami Puja, also known as Banni Puja or Jammi Pooja, is a ritual observed on Vijaya Dashami (Dasara / Dussehra) in all places of India. In 2025, Shami Puja date is October 2. Shami puja is known as Jammi Puja in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh and Banni Puja in Karnataka. There is a popular legend […]
Dasara in Karnataka
Mysore Dasara 2025 | 415th Year Dasara celebrations in Mysuru

Mysore Dasara, the state festival (Nadahabba) of Karnataka, is celebrated for 10 days. In 2025, Mysore Dasara starts on September 22 and ends on October 2. Dasara or Vijayadashami, the last day of Navaratri is a jubilant festival to mark the conclusion of Mysore Dasara festival. In 2025, it marks the 415th year of celebrations. […]
Mangalore Dasara 2022 | Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple Dasara Celebrations

Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple is one of the famous Shiva Temples of Karnataka. Dasara is one of the most celebrated festivals in the temple. In 2022, Dasara festivities to begin on September 26 end on October 5 with Vijayadashami festival. The idols of Sharada Mata and Navadurge would be installed in the Sri Gokarnanath Kalyana Mantapa […]