Kannada Naadageethe - Mysore Anantaswamy Song - Lyrical Video - Nadagite - Nadageete May 2026

: Ananthaswamy personally performed this tune for Kuvempu at Maharaja’s College, Mysore; the poet was reportedly delighted and gave his full approval.

The , titled "Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate" , is the official state anthem of Karnataka, penned by the revered Rashtrakavi Kuvempu . While the poem was written decades earlier, it was the legendary composer and singer Mysore Ananthaswamy who set it to its most iconic tune in the 1960s. This specific composition was officially declared by the Karnataka government as the mandatory standard for the anthem in September 2022, ensuring it is performed within a duration of 2 minutes and 30 seconds without repetitions. The Soul of the Song: Mysore Ananthaswamy's Composition : Ananthaswamy personally performed this tune for Kuvempu

The anthem describes Karnataka as the "daughter of Mother India" and celebrates the state's cultural and spiritual wealth. This specific composition was officially declared by the

Mysore Ananthaswamy, a pioneer of (light music), originally composed this tune on a mandolin before switching to the harmonium. : After years of debate between different musical

: After years of debate between different musical versions, the Karnataka State Government standardized his version to preserve uniformity across all public events and schools.