Naringana hosts third annual Lava-Kusha Jodukare Kambala; Here is the winner list 

Team Udayavani, Jan 13, 2025, 11:39 AM IST

The third edition of the Lava-Kusha Jodukare Kambala was successfully held on Monday, January 13, at Naringana. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of buffalo pairs, with a record-breaking 265 pairs participating, marking it as the second-largest gathering in Kambala history. The previous record was set at the Puttur Kambala, where 268 pairs competed.

The competition included several categories, with the following participation numbers:

Kane Halage Division: 10 pairs
Adda Halage Division: 10 pairs
Hagga Senior Division: 28 pairs
Negilu Senior Division: 28 pairs
Hagga Junior Division: 25 pairs
Negilu Junior Division: 60 pairs
Sub-Junior Negilu Division: 104 pairs

Highlights and Results

Kane Halage

Winner: Hankarajalu Srinivas Bhirmanna Shetty Kambala Jockey: Baindur Ragihitlu Raghavendra

Runner-Up: Kantavara Beladi Bava Prajoth Shetty Jockey: Tekkatte Sudhir Devadiga

Adda Halage

First Place: Naravi Yuvaraj Jain “A” (12.18 seconds) Jockey: Bhatkal Harish

Second Place: Bolara Trishal K Poojary (12.45 seconds) Jockey: Baindur Hoskote Mahesh Poojari

Hagga Senior

First Place: Venur Mudukodi Ganesh Narayan Pandit “A” (11.83 seconds) Jockey: Bambranabailu Vandeeth Shetty

Second Place: Kolake Irvattur Bhaskar S Kotian (11.89 seconds) Jockey: Kakyapadavu Pemrgala Krithik Gowda

Hagga Junior

First Place: Beluvai Perodi Puttige Guttu Kaushik Dinakar B Shetty “A”Rider: Bhatkal Shankar

Second Place: Beluvai Perodi Puttige Guttu Kaushik Dinakar B Shetty “B”Rider: Mangalpadi Rakshith Shetty

Negilu Senior

First Place: Bolyaru Poyye Narmada Umesh Shetty (11.56 seconds) Jockey: Bambranabailu Vandeeth Shetty

Second Place: Bangadi Parambelu Narayana Malekudiya (11.87 seconds) Jockey: Kakyapadavu Pemrgala Krithik Gowda

Negilu Junior

First Place: Bhatkal H.N. Nivas Pinnupal (12.07 seconds) Jockey: Suralu Pradeep Naik

Second Place: Moodbidri New Padivals Hardik Harshavardhan Padival (12.13 seconds) Jockey: Ontikatte Ritesh

Sub-Junior Negilu

First Place: Shri Swamidham Holekattu Kumbhashi (12.30 seconds) Jockey: Baindur Manjunath Gowda

Second Place: Sanuru Senarbettu Jagadish Poojari (12.82 seconds) Jockey: Bhatkal Harish

The Naringana Kambala event has etched its place in history with this grand gathering, showcasing the enduring tradition and competitive spirit of the coastal Karnataka buffalo racing culture.