First Ever Kambala Which Will Be Held in Bangalore Will Have The Longest Track

The first competitive ‘kambala’which will be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru for two days from November 25, 2023 will have the longest ‘kare’ ( track) measuring 155 metre against the normal 145 metre-long tack. The champion of the competition (owner of the buffalo pair) will get ₹1.50 lakh in cash and two pawan gold. The winning jockey will get a gold medal. Owners of all participating pairs of buffaloes will get a shield and ₹50,000 each as rent for the lorry used to transport the pairs to the event.

Owners of 116 pairs of buffaloes have registered for the event so far. “The committee wants to restrict the participating pairs to 125. After the release of Kantara movie, interest in ‘kambala’ has increased among people. Police are expecting seven lakh to eight lakh spectators to the two-day event.