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| The improvised modern games actually trace their roots back in India. India has a history of producing many other sports that are played in different parts but not known to all, as it is very much restricted to a particular state or region. Since India is known for its rich cultural heritage, it has a wonderful, exclusive tradition of games, which ...
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| Gilli Danda, Indian Traditional Sport |
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| Gili Danda is one of India`s famous traditional game played by children in streets. Cricket or Baseball played with sticks instead of bats or balls, is exactly the structure of Gilli Danda. Gilli Danda is played with two wooden sticks - a gilli and a danda. The gilli is about three inches long and tapered at the ends. The danda, about 2 feet l...
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| Silambam, Indian Traditional Sport |
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| Silambam is a popular Indian Traditional Sport played in Tamil Nadu. It is a popular type of fencing in Tamil Nadu, India. Fencing was endorsed very well in the state during the reign of the Pandya kings. The Silamabam weapons were sold to foreign merchants during the 2nd century A.D. Silambam begins with salutations to God, the opponent, spectator...
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| Kabaddi, Indian Traditional Sport |
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| Kabaddi a famous Tradional Indian sports is originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. According to a legend, this game came into existence, when a boy hit another boy for his candy. Kabaddi has a log history dating back to pre-historic times.It is 4,000-year-old game and it is a team sport, which requires both skill and power and combines the...
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| Pachisi, Indian Traditional Sport |
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| Pachisi was the traditional Indian Sports.Pachisi is one of the oldest entertainment games and is also known as the "Mind Game". The game of Pachisi is played on a board in the shape of a cross, each arm being divided into three adjacent columns of eight squares. The four arms/limbs of the Pachisi board are conjoined at the center called `Char ...
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| Thoda, Indian Traditional Sport |
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| Thoda is an Indian tradional game. It is a martial art form from Himachal Pradesh. The sport demands excellent expertise in archery. And so expectedly, the main weapons needed for Thoda are bows and arrows.The whole concept of this traditional sport is to create a highly energetic atmosphere with non-stop leg kicking on one-hand and constant attemp...
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