Fifth edition of Kudla Pili Parba to be held on October 18

Fifth edition of Kudla Pili Parba to be held on October 18

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 15, 2026: The fifth edition of Kudla Pili Parba, organised by the Kudla Cultural Foundation under the guidance of former MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, will be held at the city’s Central Maidan on October 18, MLA Vedavyas Kamath announced.

Speaking at a press conference held at a private hotel in Mangaluru, Kamath said the event would be inaugurated at 9.30 am, with the tiger dance competition beginning at 10 am.

Eleven tiger dance teams from the coastal region will participate in the competition. Each team will be given 20 minutes to perform. Grand processions, Akkimudi displays and various forms of traditional tiger dance are expected to be major attractions.

The first prize carries a cash award of ₹5 lakh, the second prize ₹3 lakh and the third prize ₹2 lakh, along with mementoes. Each participating team will also receive an honorarium of ₹50,000. Individual awards and prizes in various categories will also be presented.

A panel of six judges will evaluate the performances, with video review ensuring transparency in the judging process.

Arrangements include a gallery with seating for 5,000 spectators, a large screen, live streaming and parking facilities. The programme is scheduled to conclude by 10 pm.

Foundation honorary president Giridhar Shetty, president Divakar Pandeshwar and key members Yathish Baikampady, Lalith Mendan and Navaneeth Shetty were among those present at the press conference.