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Ramzan It is one of the major festivals of Muslims. Ramzan falls on the ninth month of Ramadan of Islamic lunar calendar. People observe fasting from dawn to dusk during the whole of this month. After 29 or 30 days, at the end of the month Eid is celebrated on the sighting of the moon. On the day of Eid, people get up early in the morning and offer prayers. They also offer special prayers in mosques on that day. They donate money and food to the poor on this day. It is a festival of self control, devoutness and brotherhood. Christmas Christmas is one of the major festivals in Bangalore and is celebrated with much zeal. The festival that falls on the 25 of December is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebration starts around a week before Christmas. The streets are decorated with colourful lights. Christmas trees and Santa Claus are important parts of the decoration. Churches are beautifully decorated and Christmas Eve services are conducted on the eve of Christmas. Christmas Carols are conducted in different places and carol processions are also seen. Diwali Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated all over India with great splendour. It falls during the month of October-November. On this day people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The houses
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are adorned and decorated with lights and oil lamps. People burst fire crackers on this occasion which is one of the major attractions of this festival.
Malls Mantri Square Mantri Square is the largest mall in India. It is spreadout across 1 million sq. ft. Having 250+ stores. The mall has a huge food court and a 6 screen multiplex. No.1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: + 91 80 3016 0000
friendly service all 7 days of the week. Magrath Road, AshokNagar Tel: +91 80 4112 6259, 41478800/01 The Collection The Collection is the country’s largest retail outlet with 125,000 square feet for luxury retail environments. An idea jointly conceived by Dr. Vijay Mallya of the UB Group and Mr. Irfan Razack of the Prestige Group, it has all the biggest names in international fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and food. The Collection, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: +91 80 2271 1488
The Forum The Forum, developed and brought to Bangalore by Prestige Group could be called as a Retail Centre that Entertains. It houses almost everything you may want to buy. You can also entertain yourself with a choice of 11 screens showing the latest movies. Don’t forget to satisfy your food cravings with its huge food court and eclectic cuisines. #21, Hosur Road, Koramangala Tel: +91 80 2206 7676/7664
Eva Mall Eva Mall by Prestige is the first exclusive women mall to have come up in Bangalore and still the only one. This flower embossed building, stocks only women’s stuff; Shoes, accessories, clothes, swimwear the entire range is available there. Ofcourse, it also has electronics, food courts and all general outlets. HM Towers, Brigade Road Tel: +91 80 2536 0393
Garuda Mall The Garuda Mall is one of the biggest malls in south India. It is spread out over 75,000 sq. meters and includes 26,000 sq. meters of shopping and entertainment space on five floors and 120 stores. The Mall gives you world-class retailing experience, a wide assortment of your favorite products,guaranteed satisfaction and
Cosmos Cosmos Mall, an idea of FUTURE GROUP, has become a prominent shopping hub of Bangalore. The Mall comprises an ideal mix of Lifestyle and value brands. Some major brands present are Pantaloons, Scullers, The Body Shop, EZone, Collection I, Sports Bar Xpress, Talwalkar’s Fitnesscentre & Spa, Food