With a country as diverse as ours, every month is festivities galore. And now with the harvest festival upon us, we are all geared to gather on rooftops to fly kites and eat Til Ladoos. Be it Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti or Bihu, the common aspect of this festival throughout the country is that it is the season to make merry and indulge in some traditional food! And if you're up for celebration, here's a list of things you can do in Bangalore for Makar Sankranti.
Lohri, Pongal or Sankranti: Here's How You Can Celebrate The Harvest Festival In Bangalore!
Overview
- 1. Sankranti Oota at Oota Bangalore
- 2. Mahila Raitha Sankranti At Ragi Kana
- 3. Sankranti Sante At Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru
- 4. Harvest Festival at The Ritz Carlton Bangalore
- 5. Harvest of Flavours At Momo Cafe
- 6. Harvest Delights At Feast At Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
- 7. Harvest Season at Klinx, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks
- 8. Lohri at Loya, Taj West End Bengaluru
- 9. Harvest Festival at Shangri-La Bengaluru
- 10. Harvest Tales On A Leaf Feast At Nandhini Deluxe
Sankranti Oota at Oota Bangalore
Inspired by the Makara Sankranti celebrations, Chef Dinesh Poojary and Oota Bangalore have come up with a vegetarian thali. Indulge in dishes such as yellu-bella which is a mixture of sesame, jaggery, roasted peanuts and chana dal, molike kalu kosambari (sprouted green gram salad), and the seasonal avarekalu masala vada. For mains, there's jolada roti (sorghum flatbread), bhaji palya (mixed vegetable), and mavinkai chitranna (raw mango rice). End your meal with sweet notes from genasu payasa (sweet potato kheer), and sihi huggi (rice and moong dal payasa).
When: January 10 to 14, for lunch
Where: Oota Bangalore, Whitefield
Price: INR 950 per person
Mahila Raitha Sankranti At Ragi Kana
Ragi Kana, Bangalore's cultural hub, is doing its Mahila Raitha Sankranti celebration at its farm venue off Bannerghatta Road. This year, the focus is on honouring women farmers, the unsung heroes of Indian agriculture, with a day packed with festivities, fresh produce, and rural crafts. Ragi Kana has invited several women farmers from across the state, who will also bring their fresh produce to the Santhe.
When: Sunday, 12 January from 10 AM to 5 PM
Where: Ragi Kana, Gottigere
Price: Free Entry
Sankranti Sante At Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru
Head to Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru to celebrate the vibrant festival of Sankranti. The Sankranti Sante features kite flying, rangoli competitions, and sweetmeat stalls. Bring your family and friends to make your Sankranti unforgettable!
When: January 11 and 12 from 3 PM
Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Thanisandra Road
Price: Free Entry
Harvest Festival at The Ritz Carlton Bangalore
At The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, whether you are celebrating Makar Sankranti, Pongal, or Baisakhi, they have curated a culinary experience that features dishes such as Multani Paneer Tikka, Dal Pakwan Chaat, Makkai ki Roti, Shakarkand aur Aloo ki Subzi, Coconut Jaggery Gujiya, and handcrafted Gajak. It's one of those places where you can do Pongal celebrations in Bangalore.
When: From January 10 until January 17, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Riwaz, The Ritz Carlton Bangalore, Ashok Nagar
Price: INR 2,500 per person
Harvest of Flavours At Momo Cafe
Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is hosting a vibrant Pongal and Sankranti lunch at Momo Café. Executive Chef Vijay Bhandari and his team have curated a thoughtfully designed festive menu that features delicacies to indulgent sweets and savoury treats.
When: Tuesday, 14 January from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Momo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Bellandur
Price: INR 2,500 per person
Harvest Delights At Feast At Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel is hosting Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Lohri celebrations at Feast. If you celebrate Lohri, then indulge in traditional Punjabi dishes such as Sarson Ka Saag and Veg Tawa Pulao Murgh Patiyal, and Makke ki Roti. For Makar Sankranti and Pongal celebrations, there will be dishes such as Avarekalu Bath, Mukkala Pulusu, and Teepi Punugulu and Sweet Pongal, Ven Pongal, and Mocha Avari Sambar respectively.
When: January 13 to 15, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Feast, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Madhava Nagar
Price: INR 2099 per person
Harvest Season at Klinx, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks
Lohri, the Punjabi harvest festival is being celebrated at Klinx at Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks and you can immerse yourself in a grand feast. From Jackfruit Cutlets and Vazhakkai Bhaji to Sweet Potato Salad and Bhindi Kurkure there is a lot to savour. Don't miss out on Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag. And finish your meal with Gur Patti.
When: January 13 to 16, from 12:30 PM to 3 PM
Where: Klinx, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks, Domlur
Price: INR 1950 per person
Lohri at Loya, Taj West End Bengaluru
Celebrate Lohri at Loya, Taj West End Bengaluru with dishes such as Lahori Paneer Makhmali, Sarsoo ke Phool, Kuti Mirch ka Fish Tikka, Saag-de-Kofte, and Tawa Chicken Biryani. End your feast with Gulab Jamun with Rabri.
When: January 13 and 14, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Loya, Taj West End, High Grounds
Price: INR 3000 per person
Harvest Festival at Shangri-La Bengaluru
This festive season, Shangri-La Bengaluru is doing Lohri, Sankranti, and Pongal specials at b Cafe and Ssaffron. Enjoy a festive brunch with highlights such as Til Laddoo, Sarson da Saag with Makki di Roti, Sakkarai Pongal, and Chiraunji Makhane Ki Kheer at b Cafe. And at Ssaffron, for Sankranti celebrations in Bangalore, you can indulge in a special Pongal Thali with Ragi Mudde, Dal Obbattu, Badanekayi Gojju, and Til Ladoo.
When: January 13 and 14, for lunch
Where: b Cafe and Ssaffron, Shangri-La Bengaluru, Vasanth Nagar
Price: INR 1,400 upwards per person
Harvest Tales On A Leaf Feast At Nandhini Deluxe
Nandhini Deluxe's Sankranti celebrations in Bangalore include festival favourites such as Sweet and Kara Pongal, Dal Holige, Akura Pappu, and Munakayi Dosakai Sambar. There's Gongura and Mamidikyi, and authentic Guntur specialties, all served in the traditional style.
When: January 14 and 15, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: 15 Nandhini Deluxe outlets in Bangalore
Price: INR 359
