Kambala at Mysuru Dasara: Coastal Karnataka’s traditional buffalo race debuted at Mysuru Dasara at Sathagalli, featuring 150 pairs of buffaloes in a two-day, plastic-free event → Aim: National recognition; estimated 30–40 lakh spectators across the state.
NEWS: Coastal Karnataka’s traditional buffalo race, Kambala, made its official debut at the Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
ABOUT
- Flagged off by Urban Development Minister and Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah at Sathagalli.
- Two-day event organised by the Dasara Kambala Sub-Committee at grounds near Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) College.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & OBJECTIVE
- Participation -> 150 pairs of buffaloes participated in the event.
- Core Objective -> To give the coastal traditional sport wider national recognition beyond its place of origin.
- Event Features -> Conducted as a plastic-free event with nutritious feed, veterinary care, and security facilities.
- Transport Cost -> Bringing a pair of buffaloes to Mysuru costs approximately Rs 5 lakh.
POPULARITY & AUDIENCE REACH
According to Puttur MLA Ashok Rai, Kambala has gained widespread state popularity, attracting an estimated 30 lakh to 40 lakh spectators.