Mangaluru: Third edition of Rama–Lakshmana Jodukare Kambala held


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jan 25: The third edition of the traditional Rama–Lakshmana Jodukare Kambala was inaugurated by president of Sri Brahma Baidharkala Garadi temple, K Chittaranjan at slushy field at Goldfinch city on Saturday, January 25. Mangaluru Kambala is organised under the aegis of Capt Brijesh Chowta.

Inaugural function was presided over by former MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik. Brigediar I N Rai, Monappa Bhandary and others were the guests of honor.

Speaking on the occasion, MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik said, “This is the third year we are organising Rama-Lakshmana Jodukare Kambala. Last time around, the Mangaluru Kambala got positive response which garnered huge crowd.

“Over 100 pairs of buffaloes are expected to take part. Kambala will be held in six categories such as Negilu (junior) section, Hagga (junior) section, Negilu (senior) section, Hagga (junior) section, Kane Halage and Adda Halage. The winners of Kane Halage, Hagga and Negilu (senior) will be awarded with two sovereign of gold and runner-ups will be awarded with one sovereign of gold, while winners of Adda Halage, Hagga, Negilu (junior) section will be awarded with one sovereign of gold and runner up will be awarded with half sovereign of gold.”

The formal function was held in the evening on Saturday. The prize distribution ceremony will be held on January 26, which will be presided over by zilla panchayat president Meenakshi Shanthigodu. Former MLA Mallika Prasad, zilla panchayat vice president Kasturi Panja and others are expected.

 

 

  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jan 25 2020

    My Humble Appeal to the Organizers - Can't we hold the Kambala without the Whip.
    We didn't use the Whip on Usain Bolt ...

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  • Lan......a.,, Belman / Washington, DC.

    Sun, Jan 26 2020

    Why your Police officers carry Cane in the Parade???....Can't they carry 'Watermelon' instead of Cane, Jossey Sir???...

    You say you lived in Atlanta, USA...US Police or Military never Carry Canes...they never participate in Kambala , Sir...This stupid Cane is taught by British to your Police..Since 1857...Still going on...Tippu never carried Cane as well... he was carrying Sword!!!...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sun, Jan 26 2020

    Tak tak tak tak tak tak sir,Washington DC -------
    Police carrying Cane to disperse unruly mob . Here they carry cane to punish poor and harmless buffalos to run fast. That's the main answer. Your comparison is meaningless about cane. Can't help sir.

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  • S Shetty, Tulunad

    Sun, Jan 26 2020

    Sir, you do not think much, Kambula was like that before you people came to Tulunaad

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Jan 26 2020

    S Shetty, Tulunad
    Your Friend only said 'Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai' ...

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