Kannada Rajyotsava 2023: Here's What You Need To Know About This Day

Kannada Rajyotsava is an annual celebration that marks the formation of Karnataka state. Every year the day is observed on 1 November. It was in 1956 when all the Kannada-speaking regions of South India were united to form one single state named Karnataka.

The day is celebrated across all age groups, gender, religion, caste, and creed and is a celebration that is inclusive. The main celebration occurs in the Krantiveera Stadium in Bengaluru, where the Chief Minister of Karnataka hoists the flag and delivers a speech.

The day is observed as a government holiday in Karnataka and is also k known as Karnataka Foundation Day. Today we are here to tell you more about this day. Read the article below to know more about this day.

• Aluru Venkata Rao, an Indian politician, writer, journalist, revolutionary, and historian dreamt of unifying all the Kannada-speaking regions of South India into one state.
• He wanted to form Karnataka state during the Kannada Ekikarana Movement in 1905 with the Karnataka Ekikarana movement.
• When India became a republic country in 1950, several states were formed in the country. These states were formed on the basis of the languages being spoken and the culture prevalent in the region.
• Due to this, the state of Mysore was formed. It was ruled by the then-royal families.
• On 1 November 1957, Mysore was merged with other Kannada-speaking princely states of Bombay and Madras presidency along with the principality of Hyderabad.
• This was done to form a unified Kannada-speaking state.
• The newly formed state was still known as Mysore. However, this was opposed by those who belonged to North Karnataka as it was associated with the principality.
• Hence on 1 November 1973, the state was renamed Karnataka.
• Devaraj Arasu became the first chief minister of the state.
• The day is known as Kannada Rajyotsava meaning the festival of the state.
• On this day, the entire state is decorated with red and yellow colored flags depicting the festive look.
• Kannada flags are hoisted at different places and people participate in changing the Kannada anthem of the state.
• Several processions are taken out by the youths on different vehicles.
• The flags are usually hoisted at the offices of various political parties.
• The state government rewards the people for their contribution towards development and welfare.
• Several cultural programmes are organised at the Krantiveera Stadium, Bangalore. The event is inaugurated by the Chief Minister of the state.