Karnataka allows celeberation of Karaga festival with restrictions

April 08, 2020 09:31

Even as the Karnataka government banned the observance of shab-e-barat, it has granted permission for the celebration of the annual Karaga festival with certain restrictions. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that not more than five people would participate in the event, which starts at the city's Sri Dharmarayana Swamy Temple, old Bengaluru from today. "Only 4-5 people will be allowed to be present during celebration of the festival at Sri Dharmarayana Swamy Temple," he said.

The event which is associated with the Thigala community attracts thousands of devotees every year.

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