Learn about the regional public holiday in Karnataka that celebrates the birth of the poet and saint Kanaka Dasa on the 18th of Kartik. Find out the dates of Kanakadasa Jayanthi from 2022 to 2026 and the history of this cultural and social event. Discover why Kanakadasa Jayanti is celebrated as a bank holiday in Karnataka. Learn about the life, philosophy, and contributions of the revered poet, musician, and social reformer Kanakadasa . Anantapur: The 538th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Bhakta Kanakadasa will be held on November 8 at Kalyandurg, organised officially by the State Government. In view of the upcoming event ... Kanakadasa Jayanti is an important annual regional public holiday in the state of Karnataka. It is dedicated to honoring the birth anniversary of the renowned 16th-century poet, philosopher, and social reformer, Shri Kanaka Dasa.