NationalMonday, 19 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Mysuru Dasara 2026: Kambala debuts with 150 buffalo pairs at Sathagalli
Kambala was held for the first time as part of Mysuru Dasara with 150 pairs of buffaloes at Sathagalli near VTU College.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On October 19, 2026, Kambala made its debut in the Mysuru Dasara festivities at Sathagalli, where Urban Development Minister and Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah flagged off the two-day buffalo race.
Key specifics
- The event featured 150 pairs of buffaloes and was held near the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) College.
- Yathindra Siddaramaiah said bringing one pair of buffaloes to Mysuru cost around ₹5 lakh.
- Organisers planned a plastic-free event with veterinary care and nutritious feed for the buffaloes.
- Puttur MLA Ashok Rai said Kambala attracts an estimated 30 lakh to 40 lakh spectators across Karnataka.
- The sport, traditionally from coastal Karnataka and Tulu Nadu, was held in Mysuru for the first time as part of Dasara.
Exam lens
Question type: culture and heritage current affairs, key facts: Kambala, 150 pairs of buffaloes, ₹5 lakh per pair, 30 lakh to 40 lakh spectators, Sathagalli, VTU College. TNPSC one-liner: Traditional sports and their state-level promotion are frequent MCQ themes.