HIGHLIGHTS:
- On the 26th and 27th of March 2022, the annual Mangaluru Kambala will have its fifth edition
- It will be organized on the grounds of Goldfinch City in Bangra Kulur
- This event will include around 150 pairs of buffalo bulls
- This event is usually conducted in November, but owing to COVID-19 constraints, it is being held in March for the second year in a row
On the 26th and 27th of March 2022, the annual Mangaluru Kambala will have its fifth edition on the grounds of Goldfinch City in Bangra Kulur.
Taking an Overview:
This event will include around 150 pairs of buffalo bulls. This event is usually conducted in November, but owing to COVID-19 constraints, it is being held in March for the second year in a row. A total of 148 bull pairs competed in the event in 2021. The final two Kambalas of the season will be held in Uppinangady and Venur in April.
What exactly is Kambala?
It is an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka. The local Tuluva landlords in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are sponsoring this event. These activities are organised by Kambala samithis. In the coastal region of Karnataka, more than 45 races are held each year.
The race’s format is as follows:
The race track, which is a slushy paddy field, is where this event takes place. The buffaloes are driven by farmers who whip them. Silver and gold coins are awarded to the winners. The winner of some of the organising committees receives an eight-gram gold coin, while others receive cash rewards.
