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Location
In the state of Karnataka in India.

Dialling code
91.

Population
8 million.

Time zone
GMT + 5.5.

Electricity
230-240v, 50 hz, AC.

Average January temperatures
21°C (70°F).

Average July temperatures
24°C (75°F).

Annual rainfall
800mm (31.5 inches).

Cost of Living:

100 Indian Rupees (Rp100) = £1.38; US$2.05; C$2.42; A$2.84; €1.51
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009

Special Events:

Holi, Feb, at the time of the full moon, the Hindi water festival where people throw water, paint and colored powders
Karaga, Mar-Apr, a festival Muslim-Hindu friendship with a colorful procession
Dussehra, Sep, public holiday and a 10-day festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil. It takes many different forms depending on the locally-worshipped god, but in Bengaluru and Mysore it celebrates Rama’s victory over Ravana and includes theater performances of Rama Lila, the Life of Rama
Diwali, Nov, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals. It marks Rama and Sita’s homecoming, and includes the lighting of lamps and firecrackers and the giving and receiving of sweets
Kadalekakayi, Nov, colorful procession to celebrate the harvest at the Bull Temple

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