The Kambala Festival of coastal Karnataka is primarily associated with which of the following traditions?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Buffalo racing.
Kambala is a traditional annual buffalo race held in the coastal districts of Karnataka, particularly Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Historically, it was organized by the farming community (specifically the Tuluva people) as a thanksgiving to the Gods for a good harvest and to protect cattle from diseases. The event involves a pair of buffaloes, driven by a whip-lashing farmer, racing through parallel slushy paddy fields. It is a spectacular display of speed and strength, deeply rooted in the agrarian culture of the Tulunadu region.