Karnataka Rajyotsava or Kannada Day, also known as Karnataka Formation Day or Karnataka Day, is celebrated on 1 November of every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka. Wikipedia
Date: Sunday, 1 November, 2020
Celebrations: Hoisting of Karnataka flag, Processions, Cultural events, Rajyotsava Awards
Significance: Unification of Kannada-speaking regions of South India as the state of Karnataka
Also called: Kannada Rajyotsava, Karnataka Formation Day
Observed by: Kannadigas in India and overseas
