Mysuru, July 20 -- Mysuru Dasara Kambala-2026

Amid growing opposition and protests by farmers' unions, Dalit organisations, environmental groups and Kannada outfits against the Government's proposal to host Kambala during Dasara 2026, Kambala stakeholders have resolved to participate in the two-day event organised by the Dasara Utsava Samithi in Mysuru from Oct. 18.

At a meeting of stakeholders and buffalo owners held in Moodbidri yesterday, Karnataka State Kambala Association President Belapu Deviprasad Shetty said that about 125 pairs of buffaloes are expected to participate in the maiden Dasara Kambala to be witnessed by thousands.

"All stakeholders, including owners, jockeys, referees and helpers, have agreed to participate. No one...