The three-day Hampi Utsav will be held from February 2, 2024. The festival will be inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

• Housing Minister and Vijayanagar district in-charge Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan said that instructions have been issued to the district administration to organise the utsav in a grand manner by involving local artistes.
• The Minister has said that a meeting involving all the elected representatives, including legislators, would be convened soon in connection with the festival preparations. 
• The Hampi Utsav, also known as the Vijaya Utsav, stands as a tribute to the ancient Vijayanagar empire, now known as Hampi.
• The festivities, held annually at the Virupaksha Temple, commemorate the rich culture and traditions of the bygone era. Against the backdrop of intricately carved ruins, visitors immerse themselves in the region's heritage through captivating folk song and dance performances.