Karaga is the oldest and most important festival in Bangalore infused with mythological theme. Every spring an echo of the battle field of Kurukshetra is heard in Bangalore during Karaga. The Puranas says that Draupadi emerged as the embodiment of ideal women. The Tigalars who hold Draupadi as their principal Deity believes that Draupadi (Shakthi) brims over during the Karaka festival. Just after dusk on that day, a priest dressed in female out fit leads a spectacular procession accompanied by sword play by a number of dhoti clad bare chested Tigalars. He carries a flower decked pyramid on his head. A unique feature of this festival is the unbroken tradition of visiting the tomb of an 18th century Muslim saint every year and it is a pure symbol of Hindu Muslim Unity. Other festivals include Kadalekaye Parishe (the farmer’s festival a good yielding of groundnuts) and Vasantha Habba (the dance festival)