Karnataka was formed on  1, 1958. Karnataka has been home to the some of the most powerful Empires of  the ancient and Medieval India Karnataka is well known for its Carnatic  and Hindustani Music. Bangalore is the Capital and the largest city  in the State of Karnataka

Wow this is interesting. Kerala also turns 60 today. 1 Nov is celebrated as Kerala Piravi which means birth of kerala. 

Besides Karnataka and Kerala, Chattishgarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are celebrating their Formation Days this Day.

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Besides Karnataka and Kerala, Chattishgarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are celebrating their Formation Days this Day.

If today is formation day of Haryana than it is also formation day of Himchal and Punjab. Earlier these states were one state know as Punjab.

Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated every year with a lot of fanfare across the state. State govt employees , teachers , Kannada film actors and artistes who have excelled in their field are honored every year. Karnataka is famous for its Sandal wood , Dasara celebrations at Mysore city and palace, exquisite Mysore silk sarees, many varieties of Jasmine flowers and  sweets like Mysorepak and Kesari bath besides other things ..

Mysorepak is my favorite Sweet. It's famous in AP too.

Karnataka is also very famous for its udipi hotels that serve tasty vegetarian food and snacks all over the country and abroad too. Besides the ones I have already mentioned earlier , Bisi bele bath , Masala Dosa and Rava Idli originated in Karnataka. Now of course these dishes are well known.

Karnataka is well known for a Traditional Theater form Yakshagana . This Theater combines dance, Music, dialogues, costume makeup and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is mainly found in the coastal districts and the Malenadu region of Karnataka.

Karnataka is now famous for its IT prowess.

Yes. My Son in law works as the Vice President of a very famous IT company. Besides this there are well known IT firms like WIPRO, Infosys too in Bangalore.