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Rishabh Shetty to Inaugurate Mysuru Kambala: MLA Rai Reveals Exclusive Details!
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:50
Rishabh Shetty to Inaugurate Mysuru Kambala: MLA Rai Reveals Exclusive Details!
- •Mysuru Dasara to host Kambala for the first time in its history on October 18 and 19.
- •Approximately 160 pairs of buffaloes from coastal Karnataka are expected to participate in the event.
- •Winners to receive gold and cash prizes: Senior category winners get ₹65,000 and 16 grams of gold; junior category winners get ₹50,000 and 8 grams of gold.
- •A 150-meter long Kambala track is being prepared near VTU College, Sathagalli, with seating for 15,000 spectators.
- •MLA Ashok Rai confirmed that Rishabh Shetty will inaugurate the Kambala event.
Key Questions Answered
The historic two-day Mysuru Dasara Kambala is scheduled for October 18 and 19. It will be held on a muddy track measuring approximately 150 meters near VTU College in Sathagalli, Mysuru.
Divine Star Rishabh Shetty will inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara Kambala, as confirmed by MLA Ashok Rai.
The winning pair of buffaloes in the senior category will receive 65,000 rupees and 16 grams of gold, while the runner-up will receive 8 grams of gold. Additionally, the state government provides financial assistance of 65,000 rupees for each senior category buffalo pair to help cover travel expenses.
