Traditional games of India

        Games and Martial Arts have been an important part of Indian culture since the ancient times. Reference to them can be found in the Vedas and the Indus Valley Civilization. 

        A mantra in the Atharva Veda, says that, "Duty is in my right hand and the fruits of victory in my left". These words hold the same sentiments as the traditional Olympic oath: "....For the Honour of  my Country and the Glory of sports...."

       

                           

Boat Race: Boat Races of Kerala are a sport that signifies excellent team spirit, integration and vibrancy of the people of this backwater country.Tourists from all over India and the world come to Kerala to witness the magnificent boat races. 

Chess: It is believed that Chess originated from the ancient  Indian games games of Chatur-Anga -meaning four limbs. It represents the four-fold division of an Indian army- (a) infantry, (b)war elephants, (c) cavalry and (d) chariots. Chatur-Anga

is similar to chaupad  that was played by the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Martial Arts: Fighting is as old as man himself. The desire for domination and the thrill of victory over the opponent sowed the seeds for martial arts. A large number of people are attracted to martial arts due to its self-defensive techniques.Martial arts is a sport of self-defence, fitness, meditation and character development.

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'Gautam buddha himself was believed to be an expert at archery, chariot racing and hammer throwing.'