Physical perfection has been an integral part of Hinduism. in indian yoga and many other pysical sport or ecercise were incarage it.It mit be olden age or in modern age. Religious rites provided the needed impetus to physical culture in ancient India. Many of the present day Olympic disciplines are sophisticated versions of the games involving strength and speed that were common in ancient India and Greece
During the era of the Rig - Veda, Ramayana and Mahabharata, men of a certain stature were expected to be well - versed in chariot - racing, archery, military stratagems, swimming, wrestling and hunting. Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjodaro confirm that during the Indus valley civilization ( 2500 - 1550 B.C ) the weapons involved in war and hunting exercises included the bow and arrow, the dagger, the axe and the mace.
.In mahabratha it said Arjuna and Bhima, two of the mighty Pandavas, excelled in archery and weightlifting respectivelyLord Krishna wielded an impressive discus or Sudarshan chakra. Bhimsen, Hanuman, Jamvant, Jarasandha were some of the great champion wrestlers of yore. womwn to take part in games in oldent time.they learn it for their self defence.
During Buddhism in the country, Indian sport reached the very peak of excellence. Gautam Buddha himself, is said to have been an ace at archery, chariot - racing, equitation and hammer - throwing. Buddhist monks who travelled far and wide, mostly unarmed, to spread the teachings of the Buddha, accepted this form of self - defence.
The technique of Pranayama or breathing control.feature of Tae - kwan - do, Karate, Judo and Sumo wrestling was one of the many techniques spread in the Far East by Buddhist pilgrims from India
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Kabaddi
Kabaddi is orgainated from the start if tamil nadu(india).it also have a bid history.it is 4,000 year old games game. It is a team sport and has been played in India. It requires players to be strong and agile, .
In kabaddi, two teams occupy separate halves of the ground. Then one team sends one player into the other half to try and 'tag' any member of that team. The other team is supposed to capture that player and prevent him from getting back into his territory. This goes on until each team member is caught or escapes. Also, the team member is not supposed to take a breath until he returns to his side. This is done by reciting 'kabaddi' over and over so the referee knows when he takes a breath.
The game has gained popularity over the years in other parts of Asia as well. It is played in many parts of the Indian sub-continent as well as China and Japan.
Gilli Danda or Lippa
Shatranj or Chess
Chessis perhaps India's oldest and most loved board indoor game. Chess was born in india and has been played in India through centuries. It is revered as an indication of a man's intelligence and strategic capabilities. A chess set can be found in almost every Indian home. Many of India's folktales are littered with stories of kings and emperors and their chess games. In fact, even the Mahabharata has a crucial episode which involves chess.
Chess is excellent for overall mental development. Many schools encourage children to pick up chess.Chess has a very positive effect on children and adults both.
Thoda
Traditional Games were not just games, they were designed in such a way that one can develop lot of skills .Traditional Games act as learning aids. They teach us many things while playing like to learn to win and lose.The values that we achieve by playing these games are more when compared to the games that we play nowadays.
During the era of the Rig - Veda, Ramayana and Mahabharata, men of a certain stature were expected to be well - versed in chariot - racing, archery, military stratagems, swimming, wrestling and hunting. Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjodaro confirm that during the Indus valley civilization ( 2500 - 1550 B.C ) the weapons involved in war and hunting exercises included the bow and arrow, the dagger, the axe and the mace.
.In mahabratha it said Arjuna and Bhima, two of the mighty Pandavas, excelled in archery and weightlifting respectivelyLord Krishna wielded an impressive discus or Sudarshan chakra. Bhimsen, Hanuman, Jamvant, Jarasandha were some of the great champion wrestlers of yore. womwn to take part in games in oldent time.they learn it for their self defence.
During Buddhism in the country, Indian sport reached the very peak of excellence. Gautam Buddha himself, is said to have been an ace at archery, chariot - racing, equitation and hammer - throwing. Buddhist monks who travelled far and wide, mostly unarmed, to spread the teachings of the Buddha, accepted this form of self - defence.
The technique of Pranayama or breathing control.feature of Tae - kwan - do, Karate, Judo and Sumo wrestling was one of the many techniques spread in the Far East by Buddhist pilgrims from India
.
Kabaddi
In kabaddi, two teams occupy separate halves of the ground. Then one team sends one player into the other half to try and 'tag' any member of that team. The other team is supposed to capture that player and prevent him from getting back into his territory. This goes on until each team member is caught or escapes. Also, the team member is not supposed to take a breath until he returns to his side. This is done by reciting 'kabaddi' over and over so the referee knows when he takes a breath.
The game has gained popularity over the years in other parts of Asia as well. It is played in many parts of the Indian sub-continent as well as China and Japan.
Gilli Danda or Lippa
Gilli Danda or Guli Danda is a very popular game among the children of India.it is played as cricket and base ball is played with a stick instead of the bat and ball.the ball is consider as gilli and bat as danda.Gilli -danda is play with two wooden sticks.Gilli is 3 inch and Danda is 2 feet long to strike the gilli.r. Most Indian adults would remember having played gilli danda with their friends in childhood.this game is mainly popular between the children.
To play this game, you need a long stick, and a short stick with tapered ends. The long stick is used to flick the short gilli into the air, and then hit to travel to a maximum distance. The opposing team here has to try and catch the gilli. That gets the hitter out. Also, if the hitter misses the gilli thrice, he loses. The hitter's score is measured by the distance from the place where he hit the gilli and the place it landed, measured by the danda.
These are some of the games which have been a part of Indian history and culture and still hold much relevance today.
To play this game, you need a long stick, and a short stick with tapered ends. The long stick is used to flick the short gilli into the air, and then hit to travel to a maximum distance. The opposing team here has to try and catch the gilli. That gets the hitter out. Also, if the hitter misses the gilli thrice, he loses. The hitter's score is measured by the distance from the place where he hit the gilli and the place it landed, measured by the danda.
These are some of the games which have been a part of Indian history and culture and still hold much relevance today.
Shatranj or Chess
Chessis perhaps India's oldest and most loved board indoor game. Chess was born in india and has been played in India through centuries. It is revered as an indication of a man's intelligence and strategic capabilities. A chess set can be found in almost every Indian home. Many of India's folktales are littered with stories of kings and emperors and their chess games. In fact, even the Mahabharata has a crucial episode which involves chess. Chess is excellent for overall mental development. Many schools encourage children to pick up chess.Chess has a very positive effect on children and adults both.
Thoda
It is the martial art game.it was orgainated from the state Himanchal Pradesh.main weapons needs for to his game are arrow and bows.the whole concept of this traditional game is to creat a highly energatic atmosphere with non stop leg kicking on one hand,and constant attempton target.
Silamban
It was orgainated from Tamil Nadu.It was know very will during the time of pandya king.In 2nd centry A.D.all the silamban weapons are sold to the foregin merchand.
Pachisi
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It was the one of the enteriment game of olden period of india.It was also know as "Mind Game".the game is played on the board in the shap of cross.Arnm is divided into three adjent colums of eight square.Four Arms/limbs of the pachisi boards are joined on the center called sa"Char Koni".\
Traditional Games were not just games, they were designed in such a way that one can develop lot of skills .Traditional Games act as learning aids. They teach us many things while playing like to learn to win and lose.The values that we achieve by playing these games are more when compared to the games that we play nowadays.
bharat ka har ek kahal
joda hai
apna itihaas as
jo hai bada anmole
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