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  09-11-2024 05:30 AM   
ಹಂಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ!
ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರುಗಳಿಗೆ ಮುಂಜಾನೆಯ ದೀರ್ಘ ದಂಡ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರಗಳು. "Sirigannadam gelge, Sirigannadam balge" is a popular Kannada phrase that translates to "Long live Kannada, Long live Kannada`s strength" ¹ ² ³. It`s often used as a rallying cry to promote the Kannada language and culture, particularly during Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations.
*Karnataka Rajyotsava: A Celebration of Unity*
Karnataka Rajyotsava is observed annually on November 1 to commemorate the state`s formation in 1956 ² ³. The day marks the unification of Kannada-speaking regions in South India. People celebrate with traditional attire, cultural events, and flag-hoisting ceremonies.
*The Significance of the Phrase*
The phrase "Sirigannadam gelge, Sirigannadam balge" was coined by Rao Bahadur R.H. Deshpande, a prominent figure in the Karnataka unification movement ¹. It`s now an integral part of Kannada cultural identity and is often used in various contexts to express pride and solidarity.👏
Prabhudev M S
SHIVAMOGGA