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Traditions and customs in Bangalore

5 customs and traditions in Bangalore — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Filter coffee at a darshini

Filter coffee at a darshini
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Coffee decoction and boiled milk, pulled between tumbler and davara, drunk standing at a counter.

2. Karaga festival

Karaga festival
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A centuries-old procession where a priest carries a floral pyramid through the old city overnight, unaided.

3. Pub culture

Pub culture
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India's craft beer capital, and one of the few cities where drinking is an unremarkable weeknight activity.

4. Rangoli at the doorstep

Rangoli at the doorstep
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Rice-flour patterns drawn fresh each morning outside homes in the older neighbourhoods.

5. Weekend trekking

Weekend trekking
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The Deccan hills within a few hours support a genuine local trekking culture.

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