Mangalore, December 4: The historical Kadri Kambla of Sri Manjunateshwara of Sri Kshetra Kadri kicked off here on Sunday under the guidance of Mahantaras Sri Sandhyanath of Kadri Sri Yogishwara Mutt.
Events like 'kesarugadde ota', 'tug-of-war', twin-track buffalo slush track race, 'teppangai' and a treasure hunt competition were held prior to the actual 'kambla. A distinct feature of Kadri Kambala is that it will begin in the afternoon and end before sunset. Many other Kambalas in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts begin in the afternoon, go on throughout night and sometimes continue till the next noon.
Historical records showed that Kadri Kambala was originally organised under the patronage of the kings of the Alupa dynasty.
Hence it is also known as Arasu Kambala. Since it is being held near the Kadri Manjunatha Swamy temple, it is also known as Devara Kambala.
Kambla will be held in three categories - kana halage, hagga hiriya, and haga kiriya. Owners of buffaloes winning the race will get a gold medal.
'Guttu Award' will be conferred to B P Karkera, founder of Namma Kudla, first Tulu cable television news channel.
Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Chennappa Gowda, Deputy Speaker of State Assembly N Yogish Bhat, B Nagaraj Shetty, former minister and president of the Kadri Kambala Samiti, Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, working president and others were present.
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