Mangalore, January 15: The fifth edition of 'Nethravathi - Phalguni Jodukere Kambala' was inaugurated by District In-charge minister Krishna J Palemar, at Pilikula Nisargadhama near here on Sunday.
The event being organised by the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District Kambala Samiti at the Pilikula Nisargadhama, bears the name of two rivers which are the lifeline of the districts.
Though the annual event is held in the month of February every year, this year the organisers have preponed it to make it a part of the 17th National Youth Festival.
The popular folk sport of Tulunadu is being held at the serene 134-metre long field “Bakimaru Gadde”, which is a part of the Nisargadhama's Heritage village. The field located in front of the traditional house “Guttina Mane” was spruced up for the occasion.
More than 135 racing pairs are taking part in this spectacular event, according to the organizers. The races are being held in different categories such as Hagga Hiriya, Hagga Kiriya, Kane Halage, Negilu Hiriya, Negilu Kiriya and Adda Halage.
An exhibition of flowers is also organized as part of the event.
Principal Secretary of Department of Youth Service and Sports, Govt of Karnataka, I.R. Perumal presided over the inaugural programme. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda, Mulky-Moodbidri MLA Abhay Chandra Jain and Karnataka State Bus Owners' Federation President Rajavarma Ballal were present on the occasion.
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