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flag On December 28, 2025, 150 buffalo pairs raced in Karnataka’s traditional Kambala festival, reaffirming its cultural and spiritual roots after legal challenges.

flag On December 28, 2025, the 9th Mangaluru Kambala buffalo race drew hundreds to Karnataka’s Tulu Nadu region, featuring 150 pairs of buffaloes racing through muddy paddy fields. flag Organized by the Mangaluru Kambala Samiti, the event highlighted a centuries-old tradition tied to farming, culture, and spirituality, with activities for all ages. flag The race, once banned over animal welfare concerns, was reinstated after Karnataka’s 2017 law and a 2023 Supreme Court ruling upholding its status as a traditional cultural practice. flag Buffaloes, adorned with brass and silver, were led by jockeys, continuing a heritage linked to deities like Lord Shiva and the Hoysala dynasty.

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