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Bengaluru's Hiriyara Habba 2025: A Grand Celebration Honouring Senior Citizens
Bengaluru is having a big party for senior citizens called Hiriyara Habba 2025.
On November 23, seniors will perform, learn new things, get health checks, and spend time with younger people.
There will be special workshops to help them use computers and stay safe online.
The party wants to show that seniors are important and can still learn and have fun.
Hiriyara Habba 2025 is an annual festival honouring senior citizens in Bengaluru
The event will take place on November 23, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Institute of Management
It will feature performances, workshops, health services, and intergenerational engagement
The festival aims to promote dignity, learning, and community inclusion for seniors
New additions include digital literacy workshops and expanded health services
- Who
- Senior citizens in Bengaluru and neighbouring regions
- What
- Participating in Hiriyara Habba 2025
- Where
- St. Joseph’s Institute of Management, Bengaluru
- When
- November 23, 2025
- Why
- To honour, engage, and empower senior citizens
Pro-Hiriyara Habba
Critics
Role of Seniors
Pro-Hiriyara Habba
Seniors should be actively involved and honoured
Critics
Some critics argue that such events can be tokenistic and not address real issues faced by seniors
Digital Inclusion
Pro-Hiriyara Habba
Workshops are crucial for bridging technology gaps
Critics
Some critics question the relevance of digital literacy for all seniors and the resources spent on it
Key facts
- Event Duration
- 10 am to 5 pm
- Organiser
- Vayah Vikas
- Partners
- Cadabams, Aster DM, Sodexo, Khyaal
- Expected Participants
- Senior citizens from Bengaluru and neighbouring regions
Quotes
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairperson of Vayah Vikas
Chairperson of Vayah Vikas, an organization focused on senior citizen welfare.
“Social participation and engagement are vital for cognitive health, with active social environments linked to resilience in ageing.”
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Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman of Narayana Health
Chairman of Narayana Health and a founding member of Vayah Vikas.
“Regular health monitoring and awareness are key to ensuring seniors enjoy not only long life but healthy, independent living.”
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