Traditional sports and games of india.

smartjakes · May 6th, 2009, 07:46

India has a vast culture and it is diverse. we all agreee to that.Becuse of this there will be a a vriety of fascinating games in different parts.One of them which i know happens in kerala.

During the festival of Onam there is a tradtinal sport which is known as "Onna thallu" (onam fight).No it is not exactly a variant of kallaripayattu which is the more renowned form of martial art from kerala but it is a fun sport.It is very popular in the district of Trissur and southwards till kollam I guess. Is there any other sports which are linked to festivals and seasons

delhiwala · May 6th, 2009, 12:55

Kabaddi was a rural game....but is fast disappearing!!

jyotirmoy · May 6th, 2009, 12:57

What about guli danda?

delhiwala · May 6th, 2009, 13:04

Oh Yes Dada..........

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What about guli danda?

rajered · May 6th, 2009, 16:04

Jallikattu during Pongal
Snake Boat Race during Onam

smartjakes · May 6th, 2009, 20:06

Of cource Boat race defintly is a tradition. The nehru trophy boat race to remmember the visit of Jawahar lal Nehru the first prime minister of India and the boat ride that he took. Aranmulla vallamkalli or boat race in Aranmulla is also part of custom with the aranmulla temple.

Dilli walla kabadi is still very active in tamil nau.Tornaments are very much conducted during summer and it is very thrilling. Jallikettu i have heard.Does anyone know the history and tradition behind it?

rajered · May 6th, 2009, 20:20

Jallikattu is normally held during the festival of Pongal. In Tamilnadu it is a 4 day festival and Jallikatu is held during Matu Pongal. (Matu in Tamil means bull)
The bulls run along the street and men try to tame the bull by controlling their horns. If you watch any Tamil news during Pongal Jallikattu clippings will always be shown.
In olden days women used this as an occassion to choose their grooms that is what my relatives say. But nowadays this just treated as a sport.

delhiwala · May 6th, 2009, 23:29

Good to know !

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.. kabadi is still very active in tamil nau.Tornaments are very much conducted during summer and it is very thrilling.

smartjakes · May 9th, 2009, 08:30

Isnt there any particular games associated with holi?

Meander · May 9th, 2009, 10:59

What about 'Matki Phod [making a human pyramid to break the earthern pot fixed at 20-30 feet height and filled with butter/money]' in Krishna Janmastmi festival

rajered · May 9th, 2009, 15:08

According to Wikipedia this happens in Uttar Pradesh
Holi played at Barsana is unique in the sense that here women chase men away with sticks. Males also sing provocative songs in a bid to invite the attention of women. Women then go on the offensive and use long staves called lathis to beat men folk who protect themselves with shields.

delhiwala · May 9th, 2009, 15:18

This is called 'Latthmar Holi' ..............

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Originally Posted by rajered

According to Wikipedia this happens in Uttar Pradesh Holi played at Barsana is unique in the sense that here women chase men away with sticks. Males also sing provocative songs in a bid to invite the attention of women. Women then go on the offensive and use long staves called lathis to beat men folk who protect themselves with shields.

smartjakes · May 11th, 2009, 00:12

wow. thats good news

rogues69 · May 13th, 2009, 23:03

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Originally Posted by rajered

According to Wikipedia this happens in Uttar Pradesh
Holi played at Barsana is unique in the sense that here women chase men away with sticks. Males also sing provocative songs in a bid to invite the attention of women. Women then go on the offensive and use long staves called lathis to beat men folk who protect themselves with shields.

one, its sad to see that people are having to refer to wikipedia to find out about barsana ki holi.

second, that is not a game it is a tradition, as much as 'playing' holi with colors, and bursting firecrackers in diwali.

livinhimalayas · May 14th, 2009, 10:00

Kho-Kho we used to play it a lot in school.

May 6th, 2009, 07:46	#1
smartjakes Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 62	Traditional sports and games of india. India has a vast culture and it is diverse. we all agreee to that.Becuse of this there will be a a vriety of fascinating games in different parts.One of them which i know happens in kerala. During the festival of Onam there is a tradtinal sport which is known as "Onna thallu" (onam fight).No it is not exactly a variant of kallaripayattu which is the more renowned form of martial art from kerala but it is a fun sport.It is very popular in the district of Trissur and southwards till kollam I guess. Is there any other sports which are linked to festivals and seasons

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Kabaddi was a rural game....but is fast disappearing!! __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Jallikattu is normally held during the festival of Pongal. In Tamilnadu it is a 4 day festival and Jallikatu is held during Matu Pongal. (Matu in Tamil means bull) The bulls run along the street and men try to tame the bull by controlling their horns. If you watch any Tamil news during Pongal Jallikattu clippings will always be shown. In olden days women used this as an occassion to choose their grooms that is what my relatives say. But nowadays this just treated as a sport.

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rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	According to Wikipedia this happens in Uttar Pradesh Holi played at Barsana is unique in the sense that here women chase men away with sticks. Males also sing provocative songs in a bid to invite the attention of women. Women then go on the offensive and use long staves called lathis to beat men folk who protect themselves with shields.

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smartjakes Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 62	wow. thats good news