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FESTIVALS · KARNATAKA · MARCH

Karnataka festivals in March.

3 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Coffee Blossom Festival

Chikmagalur

Celebrating the coffee blossom season when plantations turn white with flowers. Plantation walks, cupping sessions, folk music, local Malnad cuisine stalls.

March (weekend event)

Maha Shivratri at Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar

Massive celebration at the 123-foot Shiva statue. Night-long rituals, beach processions, illuminated temple gopuram visible from the sea.

February-March

Shivratri at Mahabaleshwar Temple

Gokarna

All-night vigil at the ancient Mahabaleshwar Temple housing the Atmalinga. Beach bonfires, temple rituals, pilgrims from across Karnataka.

February-March (1 night)

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