Fed up with potholes, Bengaluru residents perform homa near road

India Sep 29, 2025

Fed up with endless potholes, residents of Bengaluru's Bharatinagar got creative—they performed a homa (a traditional fire ritual) in front of a pothole near Tambuchetty Junction.
With marigold garlands and rose petals, they decorated the pothole, hoping to draw attention to the issue.
Their protest quickly went viral on social media.

Residents hope to get city officials' attention

This symbolic act is their way of urging the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to finally repair the neglected roads.
The viral video has sparked fresh conversations about Bengaluru's ongoing infrastructure issues.
Locals are hoping this unusual protest will get city officials to take road safety—and their demands—more seriously.