Udupi: Splendid Spectacle of Man and Beast at Arasu Kambala


Udupi: Splendid Spectacle of Man and Beast at Arasu Kambala
 
News & Pics: Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (RD/RX)
 
Udupi, Dec 27:
The historically famous Arasu Kambala, buffalo race of Mulky neighbourhood comprising 106 pairs of buffaloes was held here from Sunday December 25 to Monday December 27 afternoon.
 
MP Nalin Kumar Kateel presided over the stage programme held on Sunday evening. Speaking on the occasion, he urged the locals to patronize the heroic sport of Kambala that has a history spanning many centuries in the coastal district.

 

Kambala juror and retired principal Gunapal Kadamba said that Arasu Kambala has survived for long in the entire Mulky neighbourhood. He also advised to set up seating arrangements on either side of the venue for better viewing of the sport.
 
It is significant that the contestants of the forthcoming ZP, TP elections and local politicians also arrived at the venue to campaign.
 
Bellary entrepreneur Suresh Shetty, Belgaum entrepreneur Bola Raghuram Shetty, Kolnad Pademane Ajit Rai, Praveen Bhoja Shetty Yedmemar M H Ravindra Poonja among others were present.

  

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  • jayaram shetty, Nallur/Borivli Mumbai

    Thu, Jan 05 2012

    Really I like this Kambla Photos
    displayed which enriches tulunadu
    ancient culture. I had an opportunity
    to witness vrious Kambla in my yonger days .

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  • Vishwanath Shetty, Parkala / Mumbai

    Thu, Dec 30 2010

    Dear Daji ,
    Is there any way to get the video coverage of this Mega event !!
    Do share info on the same.
    Unlike me , lot of daji readers would be interested to view it

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  • Clara Lewis, Kemmannu/Dubai

    Wed, Dec 29 2010

    Delighted to see the pictures of the healthy buffaloes in action. Beautiful pictures.

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  • Mohith, Aikala/Bangaloe

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    thanks daiji nice Images...
    Gays welcome AIKALA KAMBALA next Sunday.... Jan 2,2011...dnt miss...

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  • Suresh Bangera Palimar, Muscat / Palimar

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    Very Good Images, we realy miss this kambala.

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  • MOHANDAS HEJMADY, HEJMADY/MUMBAI

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    colourful pictures,good coverage please give details of winners. Thanks

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  • staney d,souza, nakre/karkala

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    thanks daiji for pics i wuld like se more vidoes many thanks

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  • Porlu KARKALA, MOODBIDRI

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    Good action photographs,taken by Hemanth. really very interesting.

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  • Sharath Kumar, Mulki / Dubai

    Tue, Dec 28 2010

    Very nice snaps of Mulki Seeme Arasu Kambala. I am very pleased to see that in Dubai. I miss a lot. Because it is my native place mega event. Anyway, I would like to give thanks Daijiworld for reflect the snaps of Kambala worldwide.

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  • Praveen, Manchi/USA

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Very good pictures. Miss Kambala very much....Please cover weekly kambalas and post pictures. Great job and thanks for your efforts!

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  • Vasant Raj, Udupi/Abudhabi

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Really appreciateable, 106 pairs, it is really nice to here and see our great Kambala, thanks to dear Organizers. And show must go on..for ever.

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  • prashanth shetty, KOLND, DUBAI

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    very thanks to daiji for this Arasu Kambala photos. I am really missed Kambala.

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  • Sathish, Puttur

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Like this!!!

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  • dsouza edward, udupi manooru nh 17

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Please give thanks to the media person who took the photos... verry beautifull.Thanks Daiji.
    I am missing manooru kambala from long back

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  • SRIDHAR SHETTY , DOHA /BARKUR

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Grt photos i feel i miss all this action back home grt that we can see this on daiji keep up good work thanks.

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  • B.G.Mohandas, Bijoor

    Mon, Dec 27 2010

    Fascinating Pictures by Hemanath Padubidri & apt headline speaks all.

    Awesome photo of the man with 9 packs and the tough beast shall invite awards galore.

    Keep It UP!

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