Once known to be the flourishing capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi is a well-known city that has garnered tourists from all across the globe. Vijaynagar Empire is known to be the most prosperous empire in the 14th century of the Indian subcontinent. This empire was once a centre of trade and commerce and also portrayed the rich culture and heritage of the state. This is the city where history comes alive with its music, dance and vibrant colour. The famous character of Tenali Rama has been brought into the stories from the reign of Krishnadeva Raya who was known to be the ruler of the Tuluva dynasty. The story of this famous empire takes the travellers to the ancient era making their Hampi Utsav 2020 in India memorable and worthwhile. It is because of him that the empire was at its zenith and the city of Hampi originated, declaring to be the second largest city of the medieval era.
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About Hampi festival
The city of Hampi is where the ancient ruins come with vibrant colour, dance and music during the famous Hampi Festival that takes place once a year. Garnering tourists from all walks of life, this festival portrays the vivacious culture and traditions of the state. It is that time of the year when all the roads of South India lead to the beautiful city of Hampi. The Hampi festival date backs to the time (Discover the essence of Karnataka) of Vijayanagar Empire, therefore it is also called as the Vijaya Utsav. It is generally believed that the festival is an amalgamation of various events that help in bringing out the glorious past of India. From Bollywood stars to renowned artists, this festival makes Hampi one of the most popular destinations in January.
Known to be one of the largest celebrations of the Vijayanagar Empire now called Hampi, the festival takes places at the Virupaksha Temple showcasing the diverse culture and traditions of the bygone era. The beautifully carved ruins of Hampi serve as the backdrop making your Luxury Train Tours in India unforgettable. The festivities are shown through folk dance and song performances that allow the guests to enjoy the fascinating customs of the region.
Dates & celebration of the festival
The government of Karnataka organizes this festival and draw crowds to Hampi, which is known to be the ancient capital of Vijaynagara Empire. The Hampi Utsav is a perfect amalgamation of remembrance of the glorious (Discover the essence of Karnataka) past of the country. There are no fixed dates according to the calendar and is scheduled according to the time suitable best by the government of Karnataka. It usually takes place for three days in the first week of November but the exact date is announced when at close-hand.
This quiet city is completely transformed into a vibrant and attractive place welcoming thousands of tourists both local and international. The main street is festooned with red, yellow, white and blue cloth gopuras (Discover the essence of Karnataka) or usually called gateways where you can see the decorated elephants and beautifully dressed soldiers stand. These gigantic creatures are positioned down the pathway called Raj Marga or the Royal path. Handcrafted by the descendants of the ancient craftsmen, you can hear the sounds of traditional drums and pipes.
Highlights of the Hampi Festival
- The major highlight of the Hampi festival is the light & sound show that attracts people from all over the world. The Hampi ruins that stretch up to 15 km is lit up in different hues that make it look spectacular.
- You can enjoy the puppet shows, music shows, procession, traditional dance & drama and the cracker shows that make up the heart and soul of the entire three-day event.
- The well-decorated horses and elephants can be seen in a line with sounds of pipes and trumpets in the background. The parade exhibits the military might of the ancient era when Hampi flourished.
- Another major highlight of the festival is the pathway that leads to the Virupaksha Temple. The Raja Marg is beautifully adorned as part of the festivity celebration.
- Various shows, competitions and exhibitions are held during the festival to keep the guests occupied.
- If you are an adventure freak, visiting Hampi (Discover the essence of Karnataka) can be an ideal choice as the festival now arranges sports like tennis, kabaddi, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, mud field, race, stone lifting etc.
- For those who are culture and art enthusiasts, performances are held by classical Indian dancers and Carnatic vocalists which adds icing on the cake.
- The King’s Balance which is situated near Vittala Temple is a major tourist attraction in Hampi which can be visited during the festivities. In the ancient time, this place used to serve where the kings were weighed against gold or money on popular festivals.
- An elephant march-‘Jumbo Safari’ and concert of folk dance & songs-‘Janapada Kalavahini’ are the two major events that should not be missed during the festival.
- If you want to witness beautiful handicrafts, watch out for modern craftsmen and leather puppets proving that traditional skills flourish even today.
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