Plans to organize Kambala during Dasara Kreedotsava in Mysuru, says Deputy CM
Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced that the popular buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, Kambala, will be organized in Mysuru as part of this year's Dasara Kreedakoota.
Speaking at the Gurupura Kambalotsava, the Deputy CM said he would discuss the proposal with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Mysuru District In-charge Minister. As the vice-president of the Dasara organizing committee, Shivakumar said he would advocate for including Kambala among the Dasara events in Mysuru. He noted that the festivities already feature Yakshagana and the tiger dance from Mangaluru Dasara, and expressed his intention to ensure that Kambala is also added to the list.
He mentioned that around three acres of land would be identified in Mysuru to host the kambala and accommodate approximately 25,000 spectators. Dakshina Kannada Kambala Samiti President Deviprasada Shetty was asked to prepare a plan for organizing the event, with the assurance of full government support.
Shivakumar emphasized that Kambala is not confined to any party, caste, or religion. As a representation of the region’s tradition and art, he said it must be preserved. He also suggested exploring the possibility of organizing Kambala at the international level.
Gurupura Kambala President Inayat Ali, former minister Ramanath Rai, and others were present.
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Another incident of alleged insult to Islamic prayer reported in Belthangady
case lodged against 47 individuals
Belthangady: Another incident involving individuals allegedly dancing indecently, dressed in a denigrating manner, and insulting the Azan (Islamic call to prayer) has come to light under the jurisdiction of the Venoor Police Station. A case has been lodged against 17 accused persons and 20 to 30 others who were allegedly involved in the act.
Based on a complaint filed by Mohammed Rafiq, a resident of Poyyegudde house in Padangady village, a case has been registered at Venoor police station against Savya residents Vasantha, Rajesh, Harish, Peradi residents Dayanand, Ranganath, Mohan, Shamit, Ravi, Ramesh Kulal, Suresh, Ashoka Kulal, Dhanush Haradottu, Harish Banthottu, Ramesh R.K, Suresh Barottu, Pramod, Prakash Peradi and 20 to 30 other individuals.
A case has been registered under Section 353(2) along with Section 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for disrespecting Islam, Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic prayer Azhan by wearing Muslim attire during a 'Purusha Kattuna' event on April 14th.
A video of the incident is reportedly circulating on various social media platforms. In the purported video, a group of individuals can be seen wearing traditional Muslim attire and allegedly insulting the Azan by dancing indecently during a 'Purusha Kattuna' (a ritualistic dance performed by men of different castes, typically marking the end of agricultural activities) event held in Peradi near Venoor.
This incident follows a similar episode reported just days ago during a Purushara Puja ceremony, where Islam was allegedly disrespected. A complaint had already been filed with the Venoor police regarding that incident.
Leaders from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) had also approached the Venoor police and submitted an official complaint, and demanded immediate action against those who are responsible for creating unrest in the society by wearing Muslim attire and hurting religious sentiments.
The Venoor police have now registered a case following widespread outrage over the alleged video denigrating Islam.
