Bengaluru, Sept. 27 -- In the city's bustling chaos, a world of tradition and wonder is quietly capturing hearts. At Mandala Cultural Centre on Kanakapura Road, the Dhaatu Navaratra Mahotsava 2025 is not just a festival-it's an immersive journey into Karnataka's cultural soul, running from September 22 to October 2.
The city's rhythm pulsed on the evening of September 26 as dancers wielded sticks in perfect harmony, performing Kolata-the iconic folk dance that turns movement into music, and tradition into theatre. The air vibrated with the crackle of sticks, laughter, and shared joy.
Inside the Dhaatu Puppet Museum, over 10,000 dolls stand frozen yet alive, telling tales of kingdoms, gods, and heroes. Among them, the Nilu Gowri dolls reim...