Which of the following festivals is organised by the Government of Karnataka, usually in January, to celebrate the grandeur of temples at a UNESCO heritage site?

The correct answer is Pattadakal Dance Festival 

Key Points

• Government of Karnataka
  • Pattadakal Dance Festival is organised by the Government of Karnataka, usually in January, to celebrate the grandeur of temples at a UNESCO heritage site.
  • ​The Government of Karnataka, often known as the Karnataka Government or just the Karnataka Government and formerly known as the Government of Mysore, is a democratically elected state body whose governor serves as the state's ceremonial head.
  • On the chief minister's recommendation, the governor, who is in office for five years, names his council of ministers.
  • The chief minister and his council of ministers, who are given extensive legislative authority, manage the government on a daily basis even while the governor continues to serve as the state's ceremonial leader.

Additional Information

•  Pattadakal Dance Festival 
  • ​A little village in Karnataka called Pattadakallu, sometimes known as Pattadakal, is a prime example of Indian architecture.
  • This village, which sits on the banks of the Malaprabha River, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The word "Pattadakallu" means "site of coronation." As the name implies, this location served as the site of the Chalukya dynasty's coronation ceremonies, giving it significant historical and cultural value.