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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state has celebrated the Kambala festival
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Maharastra
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Karnataka. Kambala is an annual buffalo race held traditionally in the Karnataka state of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kambála events are held in various parts of Tulu nadu (Tulu speaking regions in South Canara districts) between November and March. Major Kambala Events: Over 45 different villages in coastal Karnataka celebrate Kambála race every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The festival is dedicated to Lord Kadri Manjunatha, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It was celebrated to please the Gods for a good harvest. It was also a form of entertainment or recreational sport for the farming community. The winner of the buffalo race was rewarded with a coconut and such other things.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kambala buffalo race is related to the state of Karnataka. The Kambala season starts in November and ends in March. The festival is dedicated to Kadri’s Lord Manjunatha, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year, starting from November till March, the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka, and Kasargod in Kerala share a common celebration called Kambala. Kambala is a buffalo race, a sport loved by the locals.

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