BLARING microphones, blowing horns and the beat of drums heralded the much-awaited Kambala, an annual sporting event in which buffaloes race down a slushy track to the frenzied cheers and chants of spectators. A traditional sport, the event took place at the Goldfinch grounds in Mangaluru this year.
During the racing event, the arena is taken over by a huge, hectic country fair, marked by colour and gaiety. From being a marketing hub for agricultural implements used to spur buffaloes while ploughing, the venue now attracts elaborate stalls peddling everything from toys to. . .