Kanakadasa Jayanthi in India
Kanakadasa Jayanthi in India is held on November 5. This event in the first decade of the month November is annual. 
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This festival is celebrated by people of Karnataka and Kuruba community in Karnataka. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of saint Kanaka Dasa, every year. He was born in 1509 and is still remembered for his Ugabhoga, Kirtans and Carnatic music compositions in the Kannada language. In tribute to him, Government of Karnataka has declared this day as state holiday.
The day is celebrated as a commemoration to their great poet, saint, philosopher, composer and musician. He became famous for his Kannada language compositions. Kanakadasa Jayanthi is celebrated each year by Karnataka people in general and by the people of Kuruba Gowda community to be specific.
Apart from making such a great contribution to Kannada Literature, Kanaka Dasa also started the social, philosophical process. This helped him spread the message of equality.
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