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Kambala Hero Pandu Passes Away: Tulunadu Mourns Champion Buffalo with Over 203 Medals!
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:11
Kambala Hero Pandu Passes Away: Tulunadu Mourns Champion Buffalo with Over 203 Medals!
- •Nandali Srikanth Bhat's buffalo Pandu, renowned in the Kambala world for its speed and achievements, passed away due to age-related illness.
- •Pandu holds the record for winning the most medals in Jodukare Kambala history, with over 203 victories.
- •Pandu possessed the rare ability to run with equal strength on both the right and left sides during races.
- •Initially owned by Attur Manmath J. Shetty and then Moodabidri Karinje Vinu Vishwanath Shetty, Pandu later joined Nandali Srikanth Bhat's shed.
- •The 23-year-old Pandu retired after the Bengaluru Kambala and was cared for like a family member by Nandali Srikanth Bhat.
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Pandu won over 203 medals throughout his illustrious career in the Kambala circuit, holding a record for winning the most medals in the history of Jodukare Kambala.
Pandu was initially with Attur Manmath J. Shetty, then moved to Moodabidri Karinje Vinu Vishwanath Shetty, and finally joined Nandali Srikanth Bhat's shed where his victorious journey gained further momentum.
Pandu had the rare and special ability to run with equal strength on both the right and left sides during races.
