The Karavali Utsav aimed at introducing cultural heritage of the coast will be organised from December 23 to January 1 at the Tannirbhavi beach. Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture and Dakshina Kannada in-charge V. Sunil Kumar said that the festival would be organised in such a way so as to promote the tourism and culture of the region. There will be procession, cultural programmes, beach festival, river festival, and other elements for the success of the utsav.

Tannirbhavi would be the main event venue where a food festival too would be organised. Programmes would also be organised in other important venues in the city. Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said the utsav was not organised in the last two years because of COVID-19. Local talents would be encouraged to render cultural programmes.