The festival of Hampi is celebrated in the long back capital of the past Vijayanagar Empire, now a deserted city. The magnificent but presently ruined city of Hampi, has remains of stone temples, elephant stables, barracks and palaces of massive dimensions. They present a unique sight as they are bedecked with delicate carvings, stately pillars, and magnificent pavilions.
Few of the delightful surprises that Hampi beholds are the King's Balance where kings were weighed against gold or money and the Queen's Bath that has domed corridors, projecting balconies and beautiful fountains. Other attractions are the two storied Lotus Mahal, the huge Elephant Stables, the splendid Vitthal Temple with its musical pillars and the Stone Chariot, the Virupaksha Temple, Ugra Narasimha, the 6.7 meters tall monolith, the Pushkarini Tank and the Mahanavami Dibba.
Hampi City adorns the garb of liveliness and grandeur during this festival that is marked with dance and music. Enthusiastic people throng this city with great enthusiasm and take intense part in its celebrations. Government of Karnataka organizes this festival of Hampi that includes Dance, drama, music, fireworks; puppet shows and other fabulous activities. Dance and Music Festival foresee the participation of some of the most eminent people from the field of art, dance, music and drama. The classic music and the poised steps of the dancers leave the onlookers enthralled. All these re-establish the grandeur of the bygone era.
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