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Belgavi: A farmer in Karnataka was so lucky that he became rich overnight. You must have heard about the bull race in Karnataka. If not.. then let us tell you that the practice of bull race is very old in Karnataka. People are always busy searching for strong bulls of good breed for this race. Similarly, when a buyer approached the farmer who owned the bull, his luck shone. Let us tell you about this interesting incident..
He got a reward of Rs 20 lakh
This case is from Belgavi, Karnataka. The bull that is being talked about has won the bull race held in North Karnataka. After winning this race, he was rewarded with Rs 20 lakh (20 lakh) cash. Belgaum farmer Sadashiv Dange tried his best to buy this bull.
Offered a good amount
Sadashiv Dange reached the bull’s owner Ramagouda Patil and expressed his desire to buy the bull. Patil had no intention of selling the bull. Sadashiv also went with the intention that he would return with the bull. Sadashiv offered a good amount to Patil.
Deal for the bull finalized for Rs 18 lakh
Patil finalized the deal for the bull for Rs 18 lakh. Let us tell you that at this time the price of a good breed bull is between Rs 80,000 and Rs 1.3 lakh. Ramagouda Patil had no intention of selling his 5.6 feet long bull. But Sadashiv Dange offered him such a high price that he could not refuse to sell the bull.
Bull race in Karnataka
Bull race is a popular traditional sport in Karnataka. Also known as “Kambala” and “Karaval”, it is held in South Kanara and Udupi districts. Kambala is believed to have originated more than 2000 years ago. It is believed that it started with the use of bulls to plough paddy fields. Over time, it turned into a competitive sport, testing the speed and strength of the bulls.
How Kambala and Karaval are played
In Kambala, a pair of bulls are raced on a muddy strip of 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) pulling a heavy sled attached to a wooden plough. The bulls are ridden by owners or farmers called jockeys.
Two types of sports
Kambala: This is the traditional form of racing, in which the bulls are raced only on muddy strips. Kambala is usually held from September to March, when the paddy fields are full of water.
Kambala craze
Kambala is not just a sport but it is also a cultural festival. During this time people wear traditional clothes. Dance and enjoy music.
Controversy also deepened
Animal welfare activists have accused Kambala of cruelty towards animals. In this sport, bulls often get injured and sometimes even die. In 2014, the Supreme Court banned Kambala. But in 2016 it was allowed to start again with some conditions.
