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Dasara Kambala: Gold and Cash Prizes for Winning Buffaloes; 16 Grams Gold, 65K Cash!
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News18•02-10-2026, 16:04
Dasara Kambala: Gold and Cash Prizes for Winning Buffaloes; 16 Grams Gold, 65K Cash!
- •Kambala, a cultural sport from the coastal region, is organized during Mysuru Dasara on October 18 and 19 in Satagalli.
- •MLA Ashok Rai, chairman of the Kambala sub-committee, thanked CM D.K. Shivakumar for the opportunity to organize Kambala.
- •150 to 160 pairs of buffaloes will participate in Dasara Kambala; winners will receive 16 grams of gold and Rs. 65,000 cash.
- •Buffalo owners bring their own drinking water, AC, and fodder for their buffaloes, participating for honor, not just prizes.
- •Entry to watch Kambala is free for VIPs, VVIPs, and the public, with separate seating arrangements considered for foreign dignitaries.
Key Questions Answered
The Dasara Kambala is scheduled to be held on October 18 and 19 in Satagalli, on the outskirts of Mysuru city, where two tracks have been constructed for the 48-hour event.
Organizers announced that winning buffaloes will receive 16 grams of gold as a prize, and owners of large pairs will also be given 65,000 rupees.
Around 150 to 160 pairs of selected buffaloes are expected to participate in the Dasara Kambala event coming from the coastal region.
