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The Hampi Festival is an annual celebration held in the first week of November in Hampi, a city that was once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. The city is located 353 km from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. This festival, also known as the Vijaya Utsav of Karnataka, is a vibrant occasion that offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy open-air festivities and promotes tourism in the area.
The Hampi Festival is a three-day event organized by the Government of Karnataka, and it features dance, music, drama, fireworks, and puppet shows. The festival showcases the talents of renowned artists and performers, who entertain the guests with their remarkable performances. The graceful dance performances are particularly mesmerizing to watch.
A recent addition to the festival is the ‘Janapada Kalavahini’, a concert of folk songs that adds to the festival’s charm. The ‘Jumbo Savari’, held in the nearby town of Hospet, is similar to the Dashera elephant march. Another highlight of the festival is the ‘Light and Sound Show’, which takes place across the 15 km of Hampi running through the banks of Tungabadra.
Hospet, being a travel hub, provides convenient access to other parts of the country, enabling tourists to visit Hampi with ease. Visitors to the festival also take the opportunity to explore Hampi’s numerous attractions, including the Queen’s Bath, the Lotus Mahal, the elephant stables, the Vitthal temple, Ugra Narasimha, the Virupaksha temple, among others. These historical monuments, built during the reign of the great Vijayanagar ruler, Krishna Deva Raya, are known for their large dimensions, florid ornamentation, and delicate carvings.
For those who enjoy shopping for traditional ornaments, Hampi is the perfect place to indulge. The Hampi Festival offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the culture of Karnataka and experience the grandeur of a bygone era.
Date: November | January
Location: Hampi
State: Karnataka
