Kambala

November 25, 2023

Bengaluru is hosting its first-ever 3-day Kambala event at Palace Grounds, marked by the meticulous setup of large galleries, a sacred puja, and a record-breaking 155-meter track, promising a unique spectacle.
Kambala is a traditional buffalo race in paddy fields filled with slush and mud which generally takes place in coastal Karnataka.
Kambala is usually held after the southwest monsoon, once the paddy is harvested.
Races are held in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts every weekend starting November and the last race of the season is in April.
During the race, two teams of buffaloes, along with their jockeys, race towards the finish line on parallel race tracks.
The race goes on all day and winners qualify for subsequent rounds.
Prizes are also given out to whoever splashes water the highest.
The traditional sport was recently in the limelight after the release of the blockbuster movie Kantara.