In the heart of Karnataka’s Bengaluru Rural district, Devanahalli Taluk, the village of Channarayapatna comes alive each year with the vibrant and spiritually charged Karaga Dyavara festival. Celebrated primarily by the Vokkaliga, Holeya, and Valmiki (Nayakas) communities, this festival is a profound tribute to Karagadamma, a revered form of Goddess Parvati. Held during the month of Chaitra (April to May), the festivities span five to nine days, weaving together myth, ritual, and deep-rooted community traditions. What makes Karaga Dyavara truly remarkable is not just its religious significance but its embodiment of social harmony and women’s spiritual leadership. Before the rituals commence, leaders from all three communities gather to plan the festival’s logistics and expenses, setting aside caste hierarchies in a display of unity.