Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026: Wishes, Messages and Quotes to Share On Facebook, Instagram & Whatsapp on Nov 1

Karnataka is going to celebrate its 71st Rajyotsava on Sunday, 1 November as usual tradition every year. On this day Kannada-speaking regions were brought together into a single state in 1956. The state was first called Mysore and took the name Karnataka on 1 November 1973. The day is a state government holiday.

Ahead of the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, the Karnataka government announced the 2026 Rajyotsava Awards for 71 achievers on 30 October. Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi confirmed the list.

Each awardee receives Rs. 5 lakh and a 25-gram gold medal, and the honour is the state's second-highest civilian award.
Among those selected are former Advocate General B.V. Acharya, Yakshagana artiste Gopala Ganiga, photojournalist Vishwanath Suvarna, writer Dr Indira Hegde, politician Kagodu Thimmappa, actor Ashok and former IAS officer Teresa Bhattacharya.

The list includes seven awardees from folk arts, three from music, one from dance and three from cinema and television, with twelve women among the recipients. Vatal Nagaraj declined the award.

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated the awardees on X, saying their work had enhanced the glory of the state.
Karnataka Rajyotsava Wishes & Quotes to share with family, friends and colleagues:

"Wishing you a very happy Karnataka Rajyotsava. May the pride of Kannada language, culture and unity keep growing stronger every year."

"Happy Kannada Rajyotsava. Here's to a state that blends tradition with innovation, from Mysuru's heritage to Bengaluru's skyline."

"On Karnataka Formation Day, let's celebrate the language, literature, music and people that make this state special."
"Happy Karnataka Rajyotsava! Proud to be a Kannadiga today and every day."

"Red, yellow and a whole lot of pride. Happy Kannada Rajyotsava!"

"Wishing you a day full of Kannada songs, good food and festive spirit. Happy Rajyotsava!"

"Same land, same language, one heartbeat. Happy Karnataka Formation Day."

"Raise the flag, speak the language, celebrate the culture. Happy Rajyotsava!"