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Karnataka celebrates 60th birthday with dance and colour

Today is Karnataka Rajyotsava, a day celebrating the formation of the state in 1956. IN PIC: Students performing a cultural dance on the occasion of 62nd Kannda Rajostava at Kanteerava stadioum in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
Today is Karnataka Rajyotsava, a day celebrating the formation of the state in 1956. IN PIC: Students performing a cultural dance on the occasion of 62nd Kannda Rajostava at Kanteerava stadioum in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
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Translated literally to 'State Festival', Rajyotsava marks the day in 1956 when the erstwhile Mysore State was expanded to re-unify into it, some key Kannada-speaking and geographically connected regions of South India. IN PIC: Newly appointed first women IGP and DG Neelamani Raju in Bengaluru on tuesday. (Photo: EPS/Vinod Kumar.T)
Translated literally to 'State Festival', Rajyotsava marks the day in 1956 when the erstwhile Mysore State was expanded to re-unify into it, some key Kannada-speaking and geographically connected regions of South India. IN PIC: Newly appointed first women IGP and DG Neelamani Raju in Bengaluru on tuesday. (Photo: EPS/Vinod Kumar.T)
The geo-political expansion of the region had been commenced by Chikka Devaraka Wodeyar and continued by Hyder Ali, which towards the end encompassed a surprising area compared to what Karnataka State is today. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
The geo-political expansion of the region had been commenced by Chikka Devaraka Wodeyar and continued by Hyder Ali, which towards the end encompassed a surprising area compared to what Karnataka State is today. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
It is the only state that boasts a rich tradition of both Carnatic and Hindustani music. While the state was home to Purandaradasa, one of the main pillars of Carnatic classic music, Northern Karnataka has been home to Hindustani classical stalwarts such as Sawai Gandharva, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal and Mallikarjun Mansur. IN PIC:District In-charge Minister HC Mahadevappa offers flowers to Goddes Bhuvaneshwari during Karnataka Rajyothsava function in Mysuru on Wednesday.(Photo: EPSUdayashankar S)
It is the only state that boasts a rich tradition of both Carnatic and Hindustani music. While the state was home to Purandaradasa, one of the main pillars of Carnatic classic music, Northern Karnataka has been home to Hindustani classical stalwarts such as Sawai Gandharva, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal and Mallikarjun Mansur. IN PIC:District In-charge Minister HC Mahadevappa offers flowers to Goddes Bhuvaneshwari during Karnataka Rajyothsava function in Mysuru on Wednesday.(Photo: EPSUdayashankar S)
Chief minister Siddaramaiah at 62nd Kannada Rajyostava at Kanterava stadioum. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
Chief minister Siddaramaiah at 62nd Kannada Rajyostava at Kanterava stadioum. (Photo: EPSNagaraja Gadekal)
A Kannada activist seen running with the Karnataka flag on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava in Mysuru on Wednesday. (Photo: EPSUdayashankar S)
A Kannada activist seen running with the Karnataka flag on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava in Mysuru on Wednesday. (Photo: EPSUdayashankar S)
Along with Karnataka, Kerala observes its annual founding day too on November 1st, known as 'Kerala Piravi'. (Photo: EPSBP Deepu)
Along with Karnataka, Kerala observes its annual founding day too on November 1st, known as 'Kerala Piravi'. (Photo: EPSBP Deepu)
Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act by combining the Malayalam-speaking regions. It was a merger of Travancore-Cochin state with Malabar and Kasargod of south Canara (now called Karnataka).(Photo: EPSBP Deepu)
Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act by combining the Malayalam-speaking regions. It was a merger of Travancore-Cochin state with Malabar and Kasargod of south Canara (now called Karnataka).(Photo: EPSBP Deepu)
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