Kannada Rajyotsava, for Kannadigas, is not just a day; it is a grand celebration of our language, culture, and heritage. It marks the day on November 1, 1956, when all Kannada-speaking regions were merged to form the ‘Mysore State’. Later, in 1973, our state was proudly renamed ‘Karnataka’. Kannadigas celebrate this day with immense enthusiasm by hoisting the state flag, singing the state anthem, and organizing vibrant cultural programs.
This year, let’s celebrate Rajyotsava in a more unique way. By embracing technology, we can use the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to showcase the glory of our land to the world. If we provide a well-crafted prompt to a creative AI tool like Google’s Gemini, it can transform our state’s beauty into stunning artworks, poems, or articles.
Prompt:
A stylish young man as given reference picture, wearing a traditional South Indian white shirt and white lungi with a golden border, standing outdoors in front of a historic temple. He is looking directly at the camera with a pleasant smile, waving flag (yellow and red) in his hand. The background features palm trees and temple architecture under a clear blue sky. The overall image should be realistic, vibrant, and eye-catching with natural sunlight and warm tones.
Prompt:
Kittur Rani Chennamma Statue Celebration 8K cinematic portrait of the same man standing proudly in front of Kittur Rani Chennamma statue on horseback in Belagavi, holding the plain yellow-over-red flag. Festive crowd behind him waving identical flags. Morning sunlight, patriotic emotion, slightly wide-angle DSLR shot, 3:4 composition, realistic details. 1st image is flag and 2nd 3rd images is – my face I want this 100% as it is how my face looks
Prompt:
Ultra-realistic image of a young stylish man (same face as in the reference photo) wearing a traditional South Indian white lungi and a white shirt, confidently holding and waving a flag (yellow and red horizontal stripes). He stands in front of a Karnatak’s Best Temple in Back. The scene is set in the middle of a road filled with an energetic crowd of young men and women, all waving the same yellow and red flag with enthusiasm and pride. The atmosphere is vibrant, patriotic, and full of motion, with rich lighting, dynamic composition, and cinematic detail. Do not alter the man face and image size: 3:4
Prompt:
Create an ultra-detailed 8K daylight, DSLR photo-realistic image of a proud man, identical to the person in the reference image (same eyes, skin tone, hairstyle, and expression), celebrating in the middle of a festive Karnataka Rajyotsava street. He is enjoying the movements of celebration, arms outstretched, amidst a joyful crowd under clear blue skies with confetti, music, and dancing. All flags in the scene—held by people and in the background—are the official plain Karnataka flag pattern: top half bright yellow, bottom half deep red (no symbols, text, or extra colors). Everyone in the crowd wears red and yellow clothes, symbolizing Kannada pride. Lighting is bright and natural, with sharp focus on the man and a softly blurred festive crowd in the background. Aspect ratio: Vertical 9:16. Mood: Proud, emotional, and vibrant—representing the unity and celebration of Karnataka Rajyotsava. Change outfit accordingly
Prompt:
8K cinematic portrait of the same man, now with a happy and enjoying expression, dressed in a festive yellow kurta with a red and yellow scarf, standing proudly in front of the Kittur Rani Chennamma statue on horseback in Belagavi, holding the plain yellow-over-red flag. A festive crowd behind him is waving identical flags. Morning sunlight, patriotic emotion, slightly wide-angle DSLR shot, 3:4 composition, realistic details.
Prompt:
A full-body ultra-realistic 8K photo of a 25-year-old Indian man with the exact face from the reference image, captured mid-dance at a vibrant night DJ event. He is wearing a stylish charcoal grey t-shirt with a gold graphic design and black distressed jeans, holding a large plain yellow-over-red Karnataka flag (no logo) high above his head, waving it proudly. The background is bustling with a diverse young crowd, dynamic laser lights, falling confetti, and atmospheric stage smoke. The lighting is cinematic and dramatic, with vibrant colors that pop. The image has a DSLR-level depth of field, is framed in a 9:16 aspect ratio, and conveys an energetic and celebratory mood.
A Creative Prompt for Gemini:
“Create a digital artwork that captures the glory of Kannada Rajyotsava. The yellow and red flag of Karnataka should be flying proudly in the sky. In the background, feature iconic landmarks like the Hampi stone chariot, the Shilabalike (celestial damsel) of Belur, the roaring Jog Falls, and the modern Vidhana Soudha of Bengaluru. In the foreground, include a Yakshagana artist, a portrait of the Jnanpith award-winning poet Kuvempu, and young men and women dressed in traditional attire, dancing joyfully. Ensure the slogan ‘Sirigannadam Gelge’ (May the glory of Kannada prevail) is prominently visible. This artwork should encapsulate Karnataka’s rich history, grand heritage, and bright future all in a single frame.”
Prompts like this offer a creative way to introduce our culture to the new generation and spread the fragrance of Kannada in the digital world. This Rajyotsava, let’s celebrate the magnificence of Kannada in a different way through technology.
Hearty wishes to everyone on Karnataka Rajyotsava!