The fascinating fairs and festivals of Karnataka are a celebration of life in all its infinite variety. Most of them are exclusive to the state and reverberate with colour and gaiety. Hampi Festival is one of them.

The magnificent ruined city of Hampi, 353 kilometers from Bangalore, Karnataka once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire comes alive during the lively festival of dance and music, held in the first week of November.

Hampi festival or Vijaya Utsav is organized by the Government of Karnataka and includes dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows, spectacular processions, all combine to recreate the grandeur of the bygone era. Similar festivals are held at Halebid, Pattadakal, Karavalli and Lakkundi.