CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The fifth edition of the annual Mangaluru Kambala was held on 26 and 27 March 2022 at the grounds of Goldfinch City in Bangara Kulur. The event usually takes place in November, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is taking place in March. 148 pairs of bulls took part in the 2021 event.

Detailed explanation-2: -The origin of the Kambala celebration can be traced back to more than a thousand years. During the early days of the festival it was known as Karaga celebrations. Later it came to be known as Kambala celebrations. There are different beliefs regarding the origin of the festival.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kadri Kambala used to be held at Kadri, Mangalore and it is called Dēvere Kambla (God’s Kambala) as it is associated with Sri Manjunatha Temple in that city. This event was patronised by the Alupa kings of Mangalore, 300 years ago. For this reason, Kadri Kambala is also known as Arasu Kambala (King’s Kambala).

Detailed explanation-4: -Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race, a popular and unique sport among the farming community of the state.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kambala is an annual festival in the farming belts of Karnataka during the winter when contestants sprint along waterlogged muddy fields holding a rope attached to two buffaloes. The events are organized between November and March every year.