Karavali Utsav to be held from Dec 19 to Jan 4, says DK Deputy Commissioner

Karavali Utsav to be held from Dec 19 to Jan 4, says DK Deputy Commissioner

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 18, 2025: This year’s Karavali Utsav will be held from December 19 to January 4, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan H announced.

He was speaking on Monday while chairing a preliminary meeting on the festival at the DK DC office.

The DC said that people-centric and crowd-pulling programmes will be prioritised during the Karavali Utsav. He instructed officials to make necessary preparations for cultural, art, adventure and nature-based events.

A beach festival, Kala Parba, Chitrasanthe, fruit and flower shows, and various other programmes will be organised. Plans are underway to hold diverse, separate events across all major beaches in the district. Sports activities will also be given prominence, with beach football and volleyball being major attractions.

Events will be held at the Lalbagh Karavali Utsav Grounds, Kadri Park, and key beaches. Bike, car and dog shows will be organised, and some programmes may also be held at Pilikula, the DC added.

As part of the festival, discussions will be held with the relevant authorities to allow the public to view ships at the New Mangalore Port and Coast Guard vessels during open-house sessions.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Mangaluru Revenue Sub-Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, and other officials were present at the meeting.