1st November- Karnataka State Rajyotsava Tribute
Adoption and Adaptation. Yesterday was November 1st. Karnataka State was celebrating 70yrs of its formation. The whole city was seen decorated with the Red and Yellow State Flag. People dressed in Red and Yellow colors. Loudspeakers playing the State anthem and patriotic songs..... The Gen Z had made fusion of the old Kannada songs ...upbeat and savvy....Drums and Jazz. Barisu Kannada Dimdiva.... It's been my 26th year anniversary....too. I came to Karnataka in 2000. Initially I adopted and adapted Kannada. After decades,I now realise....the State has finally Adopted me.Though born and brought up in Maharashtra, I am finally spending major years of my life in my Adopted state Karnataka....and completely adapting to Kannada. My both kids chide me" Mom,you are now more Kannadiga than Maharashtrian officially. " Totally Agree on this. I speak Kannada quite well. My Marathi and even Hindi accent is influenced by Kannada. My attire is Kannada.Love the Ilkal an...