<p>Karnataka's 31st district Vijayanagara, named after the Vijayanagara empire of Raja Krishna Devaraya, officially came into being on Saturday.</p>.<p>Carved out of mine rich Ballari district, Vijayanagara will have Hospet, Harapanahalli, Kudligi, Hoovina Hadagali, Hagaribommanahalli and Kotturu Taluks.</p>.<p>Hospet will be its administrative capital.</p>.<p>The district is already a major tourist destination as all the important sites of the Vijayanagara dynasty are located here.</p>.<p>A colourful event with a grand fire works display marked the formation of the new district.</p>.<p>Releasing the Government Order announcing the formation of the new district, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Vijayanagara empire was not formed in a day, but was the outcome of the efforts of Hakka (also known as Harihara Raya) and Bukka Raya, Tungabhadra River and the blessings of saint Vidyaranya.</p>.<p>"After many efforts, this new district too has been formed with the blessings of former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa," he said.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister lauded Tourism Minister Anand Singh for his struggle to form the new district. He also expressed the hope that the formation of the district will mark a new era of art, music, literature and culture, for which the erstwhile Vijayanagara was famous for.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister hoped that the archaeological sites would now be well protected. He also assured financial support to the new district.</p>.<p>Bommai laid the foundation for 56 various public works in the newly formed district on the occasion.</p>.<p>Yediyurappa and ministers Anand Singh, Govind Karjol, Munirathna and B Sriramulu were present. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Karnataka's 31st district Vijayanagara, named after the Vijayanagara empire of Raja Krishna Devaraya, officially came into being on Saturday.</p>.<p>Carved out of mine rich Ballari district, Vijayanagara will have Hospet, Harapanahalli, Kudligi, Hoovina Hadagali, Hagaribommanahalli and Kotturu Taluks.</p>.<p>Hospet will be its administrative capital.</p>.<p>The district is already a major tourist destination as all the important sites of the Vijayanagara dynasty are located here.</p>.<p>A colourful event with a grand fire works display marked the formation of the new district.</p>.<p>Releasing the Government Order announcing the formation of the new district, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Vijayanagara empire was not formed in a day, but was the outcome of the efforts of Hakka (also known as Harihara Raya) and Bukka Raya, Tungabhadra River and the blessings of saint Vidyaranya.</p>.<p>"After many efforts, this new district too has been formed with the blessings of former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa," he said.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister lauded Tourism Minister Anand Singh for his struggle to form the new district. He also expressed the hope that the formation of the district will mark a new era of art, music, literature and culture, for which the erstwhile Vijayanagara was famous for.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister hoped that the archaeological sites would now be well protected. He also assured financial support to the new district.</p>.<p>Bommai laid the foundation for 56 various public works in the newly formed district on the occasion.</p>.<p>Yediyurappa and ministers Anand Singh, Govind Karjol, Munirathna and B Sriramulu were present. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>