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Udupi: Launching of “Devara Kambala”for the first time in coastal region

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Udupi; Nov 15: Under the auspices of Shirva Nadibettu family, one of the coastal folk sports”Kambala” (buffalo race) began today. Kambala will take place in 26 places of the coastal region. Out of 26 places, first Kambala of the year will take place here only.

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This Kambala has been taking place for the last 18 years. After offering prayer to the family deity and receiving the Prasadhama buffaloes will be taken to Jodukare.In this Kambala a total of 120 pairs of buffaloes participated.

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Adda Halage, Thena Halage, Negilu, Hiriya and Kiriya Hagga categories for competitions have been kept for claiming the award. This time, more predominance was given for time maintenance.

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Kambala samiti has decided to start and finish the Kambala on scheduled time.Earlier, the Kambala were running for 2.3 days now will be curtailed and held for one-two days in a disciplined manner. Likewise samiti is coming forward to contemplate to implement many more experiments in the days to come.

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