Monday, January 12, 2009

Traditional Sports in India


Wrestling: Pehlwani, or Kusti modern wrestling is believed to have originated in ancient India. Temple carvings and ancient paintings illustrate the long history of struggle in India. Ancient Hindu literature and texts such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata mention it. A practitioner of the sport refers to pehlwan. Rules vary geographically wrestling. This is the real national sport in India. The contest is where the reach of every two people on the other hand, with your elbows resting on the flat surface, which forces the others to the surface of the arm wins. India is it the most popular in northern India, especially in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. The person who trains which is known as Guru or Ustad pehlwan. Wrestlings or Dangals are mostly held in the villages. Competitors practice for years and strengthen your body. You can see this in a traditional sport of guardianship extract called "Akhras.

Boat Races in Kerala: One of the main attractions of the God of his own country "the races are held in Kerala. A sport that signifies the excellent team spirit and unity among the people and Kerala. Serpiente regatta was held in connection with the harvest festival, Onam, in August or September. These races are the most colorful event that attracts large numbers of national and international tourists. More than 30 developed developed Chundan Vallams or snake boats participate in the event . The race takes place in the 40-km stretch of low hills to the plains. The backwaters of Kerala comes alive during this festival as various cultural functions are organized. The snake races are preceded by colorful parades, which include 25 singers, and 100 to 125 oarsmen. Some of the locations of these races are famous Aranmula on the Pamba River in the Kuttanad region, near Quilon Papiyad and Thayathangadi near Kottayam.

Camel Racing: Camel racing is a sport rooted in traditional Rajasthan. Camels are called "ship of the desert." The camel races are fast gaining popularity as a visitor is an opportunity to experience the thrill of camel single event. Camels are beautifully decorated. The charming city of the desert comes to life with joyous music, lilting rhythms and gay festivities. Proceedings camel, camel tug war, camel acrobatics, camel dances and camel miking competition are part of an event. The festival desert Jaisalmer and Bikaner Camel Festival is an interesting case to be part of the vibrant camel racing.

Wrestling of the bulls in India Bull wrestling is more akin to comedy than to blood sport. The bulls are fully grown adults fed particularly to further increase its volume, and the view of wrestling seems to promise some spectacular action. The bulls are decorated with garlands and their horns are painted. The bull wrestling is mostly famous in Madras and Haryana.

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