Moodubidire, July 21: The official schedule for the 2026-27 Kambala season covering Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod districts has been announced by Belapu Devi Prasad Shetty, President of the State Kambala Committee.
The new season will begin in Mysuru on October 18, 2026, marking a significant start outside the traditional coastal Kambala belt. The schedule includes 29 Kambala events across Karnataka's coastal region and Kasaragod, culminating at Kadandale on May 1, 2027.
Among the major events, Puttur will host its Kambala on January 30, 2027, while Mangaluru, Mulki, Moodubidire, Bantwal, Uppinangady and several other traditional venues are also part of the official calendar.
Official Kambala Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | Mysuru |
| Nov. 7 | Panapila |
| Nov. 14 | Sanoor |
| Nov. 21 | Kodange |
| Nov. 28 | Kakkepadavu |
| Dec. 5 | Hokkadigoli |
| Dec. 6 | Ballamanja |
| Dec. 12 | Baradibeedu |
| Dec. 19 | Mangaluru |
| Dec. 26 | Mulki |
| Jan. 2 | Mijar |
| Jan. 9 | Naringana |
| Jan. 16 | Adve |
| Jan. 23 | Moodubidire |
| Jan. 30 | Puttur |
| Feb. 6 | Aikala |
| Feb. 13 | Jeppu |
| Feb. 20 | Vamanjoor |
| Feb. 27 | Ermal |
| Mar. 6 | Bantwal |
| Mar. 13 | Bangady |
| Mar. 20 | Venur |
| Mar. 27 | Uppinangady |
| Apr. 3 | Gurupura |
| Apr. 10 | Balkunje |
| Apr. 17 | Harekal |
| Apr. 24 | 80 Badagabettu |
| May 1 | Kadandale |
The announcement is expected to help organisers, participants, buffalo owners and thousands of Kambala enthusiasts plan for the upcoming traditional buffalo race season well in advance.
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