Forum South BLR Fest 2026 Celebrates India’s Toy Heritage with 40-Foot Giant Doll

Forum South Bengaluru has announced the fourth edition of Forum South BLR Fest 2026, themed The Indian Toy Tale, celebrating India’s traditional toy-making heritage through cultural installations, live music and festive shopping rewards.

The festival will feature a 40-foot giant doll and installations inspired by Channapatna wooden toys from Karnataka, Thanjavur dolls from Tamil Nadu and Tholpavakoothu puppetry from Kerala. Popular playback singers Ananya Bhat and Sooraj Santhosh will perform during the celebrations.

Shoppers can participate in a rewards programme offering prizes worth up to ₹4 crore. Customers spending ₹7,500 can stand a chance to win a 1-gram gold coin, while those spending ₹75,000 or more can access additional rewards, daily lucky draws and a chance to win the bumper prize, subject to terms and conditions.

The initiative aims to showcase India’s diverse cultural craftsmanship while offering families an immersive festive experience in Bengaluru.

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