Donkey Race Part of Temple Festival in Kurnool

Kurnool: While several controversies surrounding Jallikattu and cockfights are making headlines frequently, another animal sport in Kurnool district is brewing up a storm.

Donkey races are being conducted by committee members of Jambula Parameshwari temple in Nandyal town in the district for the past six years.

The animals are tied with sand bags weighing a whopping 150 kgs and are made to run across two poles. The animal that will make a maximum number of laps is announced as winner. The owner of the animal will be awarded with Rs 15,000, runners up will be given Rs 10,000 while the third prize winner gets Rs 5,000.