Kanaka Dasa Jayanti 2023: A celebration of devotion, literature, and social reform
Jayanthi is celebrated on the 18th day of the 8th month (Kartika), generally in November. The 524th birthday of Saint Kanaka Dasa will be celebrated on November 30, 2023, during Kanakadasa Jayanthi or Kanaka Jayanti. Kanaka Dasa grew up in a humble family and was renowned for his intelligence and courage.
Throughout his life, he devoted himself to devotion and literature. Also Read | Banks to remain closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti in some states: Check here Infusing spiritual awakening in people's hearts through his keertanas, Kanaka Dasa composed numerous devotional songs with devotion, faith, and love. Kanakadasa was not only an excellent poet and musician but also an excellent orator and scholar.
The Kuruba community participated in the celebrations, recognizing Kanaka Dasa's significance. Also Read | Bank Holidays this week: Guru Nanak Jayanti, 3 others. Details here To honour the social reformer and his legacy, schools, colleges, and government offices remain closed across Karnataka on this day.
Kanaka Dasa was not only a poet and musician, but also a social reformer. He made a lasting impression on society as a social activist who fought for equality and uplifted the community. There is a lot of praise for Carnatic music composers using the local language.
A number of cities in India, such as Bengaluru, Udupi, and Mysuru, are celebrating the influence of Kanaka Dasa's works. Cultural shows are held at the celebrations, floral tributes are paid to the saint's portrait, and adorned statues are carried in processions. Kanaka Dasa was born as Thimmappa Nayaka on December 3, 1509, and left this world in 1569.
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