Culture of Mangalore

thumb|Famed Kambala Race of Kadri, Mangalore thumb|A Kambala Race at Pilikula Nisargadhama thumb|Tulu Folk Song Kambla The Kambala, Kambla or Kambula is an annual buffalo race held in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. It is similar to Maramadi of Kerala. Traditionally, it is sponsored by local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Bhatkal of Karnataka and Kasaragod of Kerala, a region collectively known as Tulu Nadu.

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Annual festival in Mangalore, India

Siddavesa is a type of religious and traditional folk dance. The Arebhahse people of Sullia perform this dance during the full moon in the month of Suggi on the Tulu calendar. During this month, Suggi Nalike is also performed. Siddavesha performances take place from late evening until morning, with the dancers visiting the homes of people from all social strata.

Agricultural festival in Tulunadu