Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple
An old Dravidian-style temple in the Pete dedicated to the Pandavas, Krishna and Draupadi. It is the ritual centre of the Bengaluru Karaga, whose night procession starts and ends here each spring.
Why it’s worth it
To see the temple behind one of Bengaluru's oldest festivals, ideally around Karaga in March-April.
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