festivals

The major festivals celebrated in Hubbali-Dharwad are –

• Maha Shivaratri - A festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Ganesh Chaturthi- A festival where Lord Ganesh – the elephant headed God (who is also the son of Lord Shiva) is worshipped.
• Navrathri- A 10-day Hindu festival, where Goddess Durga is worshipped.
• Naga Panchami- Where snakes are worshipped and offered milk; a tribute to Snake deity/God.
• Deepavali - The festival of Lights; India’s most popular and widely celebrated festival.