Kanakadasa Jayanthi falls on the 18th day of Kartik Month as per the Hindu Lunar Calendar. Shri Kanaka Dasa , a celebrated figure in Carnatic music, was a gifted writer, poet, composer, and social ... Kanakadasa Jayanti is a public holiday in the Indian state of Karnataka, where the poet-philosopher-musician Kanaka Dasa once lived and taught. In 2025, Kanakadasa Jayanti falls on Saturday 8 November. 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 Jayanthi is a cultural festival that holds great importance in Karnataka. It unites people to honour Kanakadasa, the revered saint, poet, and philosopher. On this day, various events are held throughout the state, including lectures about Kanakadasa's life and works, bhajans, and musical performances.