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Political rivals BJP and Congress come together to hold Kambala in Bengaluru

: Congress & BJP unite to organise Kambala, a slush track buffalo race in Bengaluru on Nov 25-26. Political rivals have come together to promote century-old culture, making preparations for 15,000 seating capacity & 1 lakh workers. Bhoomi Puja event attended by former BJP Minister, Deputy CM & former CM.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Bengaluru ‘kambala’ to have longest track at 155 metres, 116 pairs of buffaloes to run

The first competitive ‘kambala’ (slush track buffalo race) to be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from November 25, 2023 will have the longest ‘kare’ (slush track) measuring 155 metre against the normal 145 metre-long tack, according to Ashok Kumar Rai, Puttur MLA and president of Bengaluru Kambala Committee.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

In a first, Kambala from coastal region set to be hosted in Bengaluru

Kambala, a traditional event of coastal Karnataka, set to be hosted in Bengaluru for the first time on Nov 25. Soil & water test conducted revealed that Kambala can be held at Palace Grounds. Concerns over transporting buffaloes & maintaining their health. Cost & manpower needed to transport & care…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023