Hampi Utsav is back in 2023! This annual festival will be happening on January 27, 28 and 29. Known to be one of the largest celebrations of the Vijayanagara Empire, the festival preserves the beauty and culture of Hampi and teaches people about its rich history.
The archaeological site of Hampi holds a great deal of importance in ancient India’s history. Once the capital of the illustrious Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi was a grand, wealthy and prosperous city. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage site! What remains of Hampi is a group of monuments representing the best of Dravidian architecture. Dating back to the 14th-16th century, the archaeological site includes the Krishna temple complex, Narasimha, Ganesa, Hemakuta group of temples, forts, Mandapas, gateways, defence check posts and more. The city is on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.
Situated in the Vijaynagara district in Karnataka, Hampi is celebrated every year to commemorate the culture and heritage of this ancient city. Hampi Utsav has many exciting activities for tourists to participate in. Organised by the state government of Karnataka, it is also called Vijaya Utsav. Spanning over two to three days, the festival aspires to capture the splendour of the Vijayanagara empire. Earlier, the festival was meant to be on January 7-8, but now, it has been tentatively pushed to the end of the month, January 27-29. Hampi Utsav organises cultural performances, competitions and art exhibitions against the backdrop of Hampi, bringing the ancient city back to life! People from all across the country come to visit Hampi Utsav and enjoy the all-immersive experience the celebrations offer.
How to reach Hampi via car, train and plane:
- Hampi is 341 kilometres away from Bangalore and you can drive down from the technological hub in five and a half hours.
- The closest airport to Hampi is Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, however, there are no direct flights to this airport. We recommend you fly to Kempegowda International Airport.
- You can also catch a train from Bengaluru to Hospet train station, Hospet train station is 14 kilometres away.
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