Karnataka Celebrates Kanakadasa Jayanti: A Statewide Holiday Honoring a Saint-Poet’s Legacy

Karnataka Celebrates Kanakadasa Jayanti: A Statewide Holiday Honoring a Saint-Poet’s Legacy

November 08, 2025 Today, Karnataka comes alive with reverence and joy as the state observes Kanakadasa Jayanti, a public holiday commemorating the birth anniversary of the revered 16th-century saint, poet, and social reformer, Kanakadasa. All degree colleges—both government and private institutions—remain closed, granting students and faculty a well-deserved pause to reflect on the enduring contributions […]