This year, the month of October, in particular, is packed with festivals, including Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali.

The Madikeri Dasara festival starts on Oct 3 with ‘karaga' rituals. Events include Children Dasara, Coffee Dasara, Women Dasara, and Janapada Dasara on various dates. Cultural programs run from Oct 4 to Oct 12 at Gandhi Maidan,

People light diyas and candles, and decorate their homes, this year, Karwa Chauth also falls in the month of October. On this auspicious day, the married women keep fast to pray for the longevity of their husbands.

October 2024 marks the beginning of the festive season in India. With festivals like Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali, this month offers a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.