Bangalore Ganesh Utsava

Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, is a 11-day celebration of the cultural program which is organized every year by Shree Vidyaranya Yuvaka Sangha[1] during Ganesh Chaturthi at the APS College Grounds, Basavanagudi Bangalore,.[2]

Programs

Musicians, theatre groups and ballet troupes are invited to stage programs.[3][4]

Eco-friendly

The festival is eco-friendly by being plastic-free.[5]

Stage

Every year, the mantapa(stage) for the festival is made to resemble architectural marvels in Karnataka. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, replicas of Melkote temple Kalyani,[6] Kollur Mookambika temple and Dharmastala Manjunatha temple have been recreated at the grounds. 2017 hosted the 55th festival which showcased a replica of the Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace [7]

References
  1. "This time, head to National College grounds for Ganesha Utsava". www.deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. "54th Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava Photos". www.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  3. "Bangalore's biggest Ganesh Utsav is back". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. "Head to Basavanagudi for a musical time this Ganesh Chaturthi". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  5. "Durbar hall of Mysore Palace recreated in city for Ganesha festival". www.deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  6. "This time, head to National College grounds for Ganesha Utsava". www.deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  7. "Durbar hall of Mysore Palace recreated in city for Ganesha festival". www.deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
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