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IN PHOTOS | Dussehra 2026: Traditional buffalo race 'Kambala' debuts during Mysuru's Dasara celebrations

Updated On: 20 October, 2026 04:08 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

With the festival being celebrated in a grand way in Mysuru every year, this year was the first time that the buffalo race was a part of the festivities

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The Kambala race was held on two days during the Dasara 11-day celebrations. Text and photos courtesy: PTI
The Kambala race was held on two days during the Dasara 11-day celebrations. Text and photos courtesy: PTI
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Kambala is the traditional buffalo race rooted in Karnataka’s coastal culture, originating in the Tulu Nadu region some 600-700 years agoA rider takes part with his pair of buffaloes during a 'Kambala' race event during the 'Dasara' festival celebration, in Mysuru, Karnataka, on October 18
Kambala is the traditional buffalo race rooted in Karnataka’s coastal culture, originating in the Tulu Nadu region some 600-700 years agoA rider takes part with his pair of buffaloes during a 'Kambala' race event during the 'Dasara' festival celebration, in Mysuru, Karnataka, on October 18
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The race is held in the post-harvest season as a form of recreation and thanksgiving to the deities
The race is held in the post-harvest season as a form of recreation and thanksgiving to the deities
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The traditional buffalo race made its debut at the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations this year and saw more than 150 pairs of buffaloes arriving from the coastal region to participate in the event
The traditional buffalo race made its debut at the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations this year and saw more than 150 pairs of buffaloes arriving from the coastal region to participate in the event
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While the decision to hold Kambala during Mysuru Dasara has drawn strong objections from some sections of the city, the event was held over two days on October 18 and 19
While the decision to hold Kambala during Mysuru Dasara has drawn strong objections from some sections of the city, the event was held over two days on October 18 and 19
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A jockey sprints with a pair of buffaloes through a slushy track during the traditional 'Kambala' buffalo race, on its second day at Mysuru, Karnataka, Monday, October 19
A jockey sprints with a pair of buffaloes through a slushy track during the traditional 'Kambala' buffalo race, on its second day at Mysuru, Karnataka, Monday, October 19

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