Happy Karnataka Rajyotsava

From: All of Grade 9A

Good Morning everyone and Happy
kannada rajyotsava, today, we the
students of grade 9 A will present
before you a bird’s eye view of
Karnataka.
 Before we start the assembly we
would like to present a few short fun
facts about karnataka.






Fun Facts
● Karnataka is a host to 13 different languages
● Karnataka is the only state with permission to produce indian flags
● The highest mountain peak in the western ghats is Kumara Parvatha
which is in Karnataka
● Karnataka holds India's tallest waterfall which is the Kunchikal falls
● 1st hydropower plant post independence is MG Jog Falls power house
● World's largest monolithic statue which is the Gomateshwara is present in
Karnataka
● Kishkinda the kingdom of Vanar is present in Karnataka which is the birth
place of Hanuman
● Shiva’s Atma linga is placed in Gokarna in Karnataka
● Karnataka is the state with the highest no of Gyanpeeth Awards
● 1 st chief marshal of India Cariappa from Karnataka
● Karnataka is the state with highest no. of medical colleges
● Karnataka is the largest producer of silk
● Karnataka is known for its sandalwood and channapatna toys
● Famous women personalities from Karnataka are:
○ Kittur Rani Channamma - fought british with utmost bravery
○ Salumarda Thimmaakka -planted 385 banyan trees with no financial support
○ CB Muthamma -1st female IFS officer
○ Shakuntala Devi- An epitome of brilliance

● Tipu Sultan was the first to produce rocket artillery in the country
● Basavanna: a vehement social reformer, follower of Bhakti movement and founder
of Lingayat community
● Not only Punjab, but Karnataka also has 5 free flowing rivers through a single
district
Do know why and how
kannada rajyotsava is
Celebrated? 

Why is Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated?
● Back on November 1 of 1956, all Kannada language-speaking regions of
South India were merged to form one state called Karnataka.
● Ever since then, the day has been celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava,
Kannada Day or Karnataka Formation Day or kannada
● A government holiday in the state, it is celebrated across the world by
Kannadigas.
● The day also sees the annual presentation of the Rajyotsava Awards by the
Government of Karnataka.
 How is Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated?
Rajyotsava day is celebrated with great joy all over the state of Karnataka. The
state wears a festive look on this day as the red and yellow Kannada flags are
hoisted at different strategic locations across the state and the Kannada anthem
("Jaya Bharatha Jananiya Tanujate") is chanted. The state government asserts
Rajyotsava awards on this day, which are awarded to people responsible for great
contributions in the development of Karnataka. The Chief Minister of the State
inaugurates the cultural show which is normally held at Kanteerava Stadium,
Bangalore. The celebrations are marked by multicoloured tableaux carrying the
picture of the Goddess Bhuvaneshwari mounted on a decorated vehicle. The
colourful procession is also accompanied by performances of the folk artists in the
fields of drama, traditional dance and classical carnatic music.
 Let us go back in
time and discover
the glorious history
of Karnataka



 

India is the land of
festivals ,let’s look into a
few famous festivals from
karnataka….



Finally,we have a
few famous
personalities who
have contributed
greatly 

 Hope you have gained
an insight of Karnataka
and we hope you
enjoyed !