The southern state celebrates ‘Karnataka Rajyotsava’ on 1 November each year. In 2023, the day will be celebrated on Wednesday by the people of the region. On 1 November 1956, Kannada-speaking regions in southern India merged to form Karnataka and the state achieved its current name in 1973.
Karnataka Rajyotsava or Karnataka Foundation Day is observed on 1 November. They conduct events, programs, and other activities so that more people get to know about the formation of Karnataka. Various awards are distributed and people take part in cultural events on Karnataka Rajyotsava.
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Karnataka Rajyotsava or Karnataka Foundation Day is a public holiday in the state. The official Karnataka flag will be hoisted on this day followed by a speech by the Chief Minister and the Governor of the state.
The annual presentation of the Rajyotsava Awards is conducted on this important day and many people receive them. The awards are given to people belonging to various fields such as agriculture, environment, education, journalism, judiciary, literature, medicine, music, sports, social service, etc.
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Karnataka Rajyotsava: About Karnataka
Karnataka is located in the southwestern region of India. It is one of the most prosperous states in the country and the capital is Bengaluru. The state created progress in various fields such as education, agriculture, industry, etc.
It borders with Goa and Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, Kerala to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west.