Bangalore: The path to the ruins may be in bad shape, but once you reach there, the sight is simply captivating. To celebrate the beauty a...
Bangalore: The path to the ruins may be in bad shape, but once you reach there, the sight is simply captivating.
To celebrate the beauty and grandeur of Hampi, where the Vijayanagar dynasty thrived and flourished, the tourism and Kannada and culture departments have lined up a series of cultural events.
The three-day Hampi Utsav 2007 will kick off on Saturday with Assembly Speaker Krishna inaugurating the event at 5 pm. The evening will witness a cultural extravaganza at six venues — K r i s h n a d e - varaya Vedike, Vidyaranya Vedike, Bellary Raghava Vedike, H M Nayaka Vedike, Kumaravyasa Vedike and Timmanna Kavi Vedike. ‘Kavi Kavya Gayana’, ‘Janapada Vahini’ and Yakshagana performances will be juxtaposed with Odissi dance, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, spread across three days.
Saturday will see a ghazal performance by singer Hariharan and his team at 10.30 pm. On Sunday, one can cherish the different ‘flavours’ of India like bhangra, karga, kavadi, etc, lined up throughout the day. On the final day, singer Anuradha Paudwal will perform, while folk teams from countries such as Sri Lanka, Africa and Mauritius will enthrall the audience.
This apart, the departments have lined up adventure and aqua sports, a 16-km cycle race, treasure hunt and heritage walks.
To celebrate the beauty and grandeur of Hampi, where the Vijayanagar dynasty thrived and flourished, the tourism and Kannada and culture departments have lined up a series of cultural events.
The three-day Hampi Utsav 2007 will kick off on Saturday with Assembly Speaker Krishna inaugurating the event at 5 pm. The evening will witness a cultural extravaganza at six venues — K r i s h n a d e - varaya Vedike, Vidyaranya Vedike, Bellary Raghava Vedike, H M Nayaka Vedike, Kumaravyasa Vedike and Timmanna Kavi Vedike. ‘Kavi Kavya Gayana’, ‘Janapada Vahini’ and Yakshagana performances will be juxtaposed with Odissi dance, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, spread across three days.
Saturday will see a ghazal performance by singer Hariharan and his team at 10.30 pm. On Sunday, one can cherish the different ‘flavours’ of India like bhangra, karga, kavadi, etc, lined up throughout the day. On the final day, singer Anuradha Paudwal will perform, while folk teams from countries such as Sri Lanka, Africa and Mauritius will enthrall the audience.
This apart, the departments have lined up adventure and aqua sports, a 16-km cycle race, treasure hunt and heritage walks.
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