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The accident took place while Guruvappa Poojary (75), a scooter collided with a car near Gurupura.
Guruvappa Poojary was an ardent Kambala.
Kambala is one of the traditions of Coastal Karnataka and also a crowd entertainer. The “track” used for Kambala is a slushy paddy field. The Kambala runner usually races with a pair of buffaloes. The buffaloes are specifically groomed for the race.