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Kannada Rajyotsava: Bengaluru is celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava today, Saturday, 1 November. This day marks the formation of the state of Karnataka in 1956. Earlier called Mysore, the state changed its name to Karnataka in 1973. Some old records say the name came from “Karnata”, while others believe it came from “Karu-nadu”, meaning “high land.” Today, Karnataka's growth in the fields of start-ups, the IT industry, and other prominent sectors has attracted global investment and recognition. Karnataka’s progress has deep roots in its rich history, which includes the brave freedom fight led by Rani Chennamma of Kittur, who took on the British decades before Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. Why This Day Is Important Kannada Rajyotsava celebrates the day when all Kannada-speaking areas joined together to form one state — Karnataka. It reminds people of their shared language, culture, and unity. Also Read: Bengaluru Ex-CFO’s Daughter Dies At 34; What Followed Was A 'Bribe' Nightmare In Bengaluru, the Chief Minister hoists the red-and-yellow state flag, and Rajyotsava Awards are given to people who have helped the state grow and shine. What’s Closed Today Banks such as SBI, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are closed.Government offices, schools, and most private companies also have a holiday.What’s Open Hospitals, public transport, ATMs, UPI, and online banking are working as usual.Shops, malls, and restaurants may open, but some might have shorter hours.Kannada Rajyotsava Wishes On Karnataka Rajyotsava, many leaders, politicians, and public figures wished the people of Karnataka a happy celebration. "For the victory of Siri Kannad, for the prosperity of Siri Kannad. Heartfelt Karnataka Rajyotsava greetings to all the people of our land. It is our supreme duty to use our Kannada language, which has a rich history of thousands of years, daily, and to elevate it to even greater heights. Let Kannada be everyone's speech, let Kannada be everyone's conduct #ಕನ್ನಡರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ," wrote Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. On X, IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wished the people of Karnataka a happy Kannada Rajyotsava. "The post read, Here’s wishing everyone from Namma Karnataka a Happy Rajyotsava! #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #KannadaRajyotsava" Karnataka’s Rich Culture Karnataka is special because it has both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music traditions. The south of the state gave the world Purandaradasa, known as the father of Carnatic music. The north produced great Hindustani singers like Sawai Gandharva, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal, and Mallikarjun Mansur. The state also has a strong love for literature. Karnataka has eight Jnanpith Award winners, the second-highest in India, just after Hindi. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bengaluru and around the world.
