The Hampi Utsav is celebrated every year in which of the following states?

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  1. Karnataka
  2. Kerala
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Option 1 : Karnataka
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The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

  • Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. 
  • It has numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara EmpireThe ruins of Hampi.
  • A UNESCO world heritage site in central Karnataka comes alive with the strains of music and sounds of dance when the State Government holds the Hampi Utsava to recreate the grandeur of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire
  • Hampi Festival or Hampi Utsav is held from November 3 to 5 every year. 
  • The Hampi Utsav is a recreation of the grandeur of that era, of the glory that was Hampi. 
  • During the Vijayanagar kingdom days, the Dasara festival was celebrated with a lot of pomp and show giving importance to the rich culture of Karnataka.
  • In 1986, Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. 
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