Bengaluru (Bangalore), India — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Karnataka state, India.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 5.5.
- Electricity
- 230-240v, 50 hz, AC.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 71.64 INR |
| 1.00 USD = 44.58 INR |
| 1.00 EUR = 62.95 INR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Holi
February
Timed to coincide with the full moon, this Hindi water festival involves people throwing water, paint and colored powders over each other and is great fun to witness.
Karaga
March/April
This is a 10-day festival involving a colorful procession throughout the city.
Dussehra
September
This 10-day festival celebrates 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
November
This 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
November
This colorful procession celebrates the harvest at the Bull Temple.
