Karnataka celebrates 71st Kannada Rajyotsava, honoring the Kannada language, land, water, and culture across the state. Bengaluru: Karnataka celebrated its 71st Kannada Rajyotsava on Sunday, with leaders and public representatives paying tributes to the Kannada language, land, water and culture across the state. Kannada Rajyotsava, also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated every year on November 1st to commemorate the creation of the state of Karnataka.