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HAMPI FESTIVAL


Hampi Festival


Hampi Festival is organized during the month of October and November in the city of Hampi. Admist rocks and ruins that dates back to hundreds of years this festival of dance, drama and music is organized for everybody to enjoy. Village of Hampi near Vijaynagar have its share of visitors all year around but during the month of October prominent people from the field of art, dance, music and drama land in this village to participate in the Vijaya Utsav also called the Hampi Festival.

The Hampi Festival is organized by the Government of Karnataka, the Hampi festival includes Dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows, spectacular processions, all combine to recreate the grandeur of the bygone era. Artists from every corner of India gather here to enjoy the beautiful splendor of the festival, the village of Hampi and the appreciation of the people.

The soothing classical music and the carefuly placed light dance steps of artists who have trained day in and day out to perfect various 'Mudras'or dance steps, are visible to the visitors as they enjoy the open air environment of the celebrations. This festival have turns around the lifestyle of the people in Hampi. So, that this calm and quiet village enjoys the vibrant and the soothing classical music and enjoy the presence of the artists in their village.