Karnataka Celebrates Rajyotsava on November 1
Karnataka marks Rajyotsava every year on November 1. The day commemorates the unification of Kannada-speaking regions in 1956. It celebrates the state's language, culture and heritage, and many people share wishes and messages with family and friends on the day itself.
Context
Context: Before 1956, Kannada speakers were spread across several regions under different administrations, and the 1956 reorganisation of states drew linguistic boundaries. Karnataka was earlier known as Mysore State, and it was renamed in 1973.
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