TRADITION MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
Prakruthi Parampare
Nada Habba of KarnatakaMysuru Dasara Mahotsava · 2026Welcome to Mysuru Dasara 2026
Mysuru Dasara — the Nada Habba, Karnataka's state festival — has been celebrated for over 400 years, from the Vijayanagara emperors to the Wadiyar kings of Mysuru. Ten days of Navaratri culminate in the grand Jamboo Savari, when the golden howdah carrying Goddess Chamundeshwari sets out from the illuminated Amba Vilas Palace.
Mysuru, the City of Palaces, was the royal capital of the Wadiyar dynasty and remains the cultural heart of Karnataka — famed for its palace, silk, sandalwood, yoga and, above all, Dasara.
In 2026 the celebrations bring Kambala — the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka — to Mysuru for the first time, on a purpose-built slush track at Sathagalli.
Gajju & Ammu, the Karnataka Tourism Dasara mascots, welcome you!
Speed, Power, Tradition
Feel the earth tremble as 200 pairs of magnificent buffaloes sprint at breathtaking speeds up to 50 km/h, guided by skilled jockeys in an ultimate test of synergy between man and beast.
An 800-Year Legacy
Rooted in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, Kambala is more than a sport; it is an agrarian celebration paying homage to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
Historically patronized by local kings, this slush-track race has evolved from a friendly village gathering to a highly competitive and spectacular event.
The Track
A purpose-built 150-meter waterlogged paddy track near the Sathgalli Bus Depot — the first full Kambala arena ever created in Mysuru.
The Competitors
Over 150 pairs of meticulously groomed buffaloes will participate. The racers are categorized by age, height, and speed capabilities.
The Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in traditional Tuluva drumming, folk music, food stalls, and a vibrant community gathering under the Mysuru sky.
Race Day Schedule
18 & 19 October 2026 · from 9 AM · Kambala track near VTU College, Mysuru — timings subject to the committee
Buffalo arrival & vet check
Fitness inspection and pairing draw
Inauguration
Traditional pooja and flag-off at the slush track
Kiriya & Hiria finals
Championship rounds for both sections
Prize ceremony
Felicitation by the Dasara Kambala Mahotsava committee
Kambala Registration
Register · ನೋಂದಣಿ
ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿ ಕಂಬಳ – ನೋಂದಣಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ. Register your buffalo pair for Mysuru Dasara Kambala 2026. The online form follows the official printed application; your registration ID and the approved form are sent by email.