Why is it in the news?

• Bengaluru hosts the Kambala Festival, featuring the traditional buffalo race, a unique and popular sport among Karnataka’s farming community.

About the festival

• It’s an annual cultural celebration typically held after the southwest monsoon, post-harvest season of paddy.
• Starts in November and continues until March/April.
• Particularly popular among the farming community, emphasizing a connection between the festival and agricultural activities.
• Represents a blend of tradition, sport, and agriculture in the local culture.