November 1st is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava in Karnataka.It is the day that the state of Karnataka was formed in the year 1956. This day, every year
the people of Karnataka and the kannadigas ( people born in Karnataka and those who speak kannada) celebrate it much festivity and fervour. They wear the colors of the flag and adorn their buildings and vehicles with the Karnataka flag. Processions and functions are held. I attach a few pictures of the festivities.