TYPES OF INDIANS GAMES

Chathurangam


The game of chess originated in India in the 6th century. Chess comprises of three animals- horse, camel and elephant, knight, bishop and rook in chess. Chess game has spread throughout the world and their name derived from the Sanskrit game Chaturanga.
Chathurangam is the ancient form of chess that we play now. With 64 squares on the board and many coins as bishop, chariot, king, etc. the game is played till one opponent checkmates the other to win the game.


Links:


Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Chaturanga.Retrieved 7/05/2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/39/chaturanga_chess.htm


Kabaddi


In Kabaddi, two teams compete with each other for higher scores, by touching or capturing the players of the opponent team. Each team consists of 12 players, of which seven are on court at a time, and five in reserve. The two teams fight for higher scores, alternating defence and offense. The court is as large as that for a dodge ball game. The game consists of two 20 minute halves, with a break of five minutes for change of sides. The kabaddi playing area is 12.50m x 10m, divided by a line into two halves. The side winning the toss sends a 'raider', who enters the opponents' court chanting, 'kabaddi-kabaddi'. The raider's aim is to touch any or all players on the opposing side, and return to his court in one breath .


Links 


Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Kabaddi.Retrieved 7/05/2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/1/kabaddi.htm
Janardan Singh Gehlot, Retrieved May 22,2012,from http://www.kabaddiikf.com/index.htm
Youtube,Kabaddi,Retrieved May 22,2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfebZc-1ynw&feature=related
ASIAN AMATEUR KABADDI FEDERATION (AAKF),RULES OF BEACH KABADDI,Retrieved May 22,2012 from http://asiankabaddi.org/rules/rules_akfi.PDF.
Sport in India,Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://sports.indiapress.org/kabaddi.php
Apus,Kabadi, Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://www.traditionalgames.in/home/outdoor-games/kabadi-kapati

Playing Cards 

The history of playing cards dates back to 9th century China after the invention of paper although the exact origin is still not clear. According to some scholars its origin can be traced to the Middle East. A card game is played by using playing cards which can be a piece of specifically designed heavy paper or thin card, decorated with particular motifs.
 The Indian origin of playing cards is traced from the resemblance of symbols on some early European cards like ring, sword, cup and baton depicted in the four hands of Indian statues. 


Links 

Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Playing Cards.Retrieved 8/05/2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/19/playing_card_india.htm.
Wikipedia, Playing Cards,Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card#India
Goerge Beal, Playing Cards and Their Story,Retrieved May 24,2012, from 
http://books.google.com.my/books?id=AVtLAAAAYAAJ&q=playing+cards+indian&dq=playing+cards+indian&hl=en&sa=X&ei=w7y9T-y5LYSyrAeG5MHSDQ&ved=0CEQQ6AEwAA.

Pallanguli

Pallanguli is played in the southern India. It is called the gambling game by men. The board has 14 cups with each player controlling seven. In each cup six seeds are placed. To play the game, players lift the seeds and distribute one seed in each hole. If the seeds are finished, the player goes on to his opponent’s side of the board. If the seed fall into a cup with an empty cup beyond, the seeds in the cup beyond the empty hole are captured by the player and put into his store.

Links 


Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Playing Cards.Retrieved 9/05/2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/1/other_traditional_games.htm
Youtube, Playing Cards, Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCfxtUD-JIw

Moksha-Patamu

This ancient race game, like Pachisi, originated in India although the author isn't sure when.  It is a game of morality with the bases of the ladders being located on squares representing various types of good and the more numerous snakes coming from squares representing various forms of evil.  The squares of virtue on the original game are Faith (12), Reliability (51), Generosity (57), Knowledge (76), Asceticism (78); the squares of evil are Disobedience (41), Vanity (44), Vulgarity (49), Theft (52), Lying (58), Drunkenness (62), Debt (69), Rage (84), Greed (92), Pride (95), Murder (73) and Lust (99).  The game is Hindu and was used to teach children about the religion in that the good squares allow a player to ascend higher in the league of life whereas evil will reduce a player back through reincarnation to lower tiers of life.   Presumably the last square, 100, represents Nirvana.


Links 


Wikipedia.Mokhsa-Patamu.Retrieved May 19,2012,from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_and_Ladders.
Copyright © 1997 - now by James Masters,Mokhsa-Patamu,Retrieved May 12,2012, from http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Moksha-Patamu.htm
How to Play Snakes and Ladders,Retrieved May 20, 2012, from http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-play-snakes-and-ladders/.
Sally.E.D.Wilkins, Sport and Games of Medieval Cultures, Retrieved May 23,2012, from 
http://books.google.com.my/books?id=IyFHvy-SCIYC&pg=PA59&dq=moksha+patamu+indian&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_b69T9WhJYLRrQeTlti8DQ&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=moksha%20patamu%20indian&f=false

Silambam

SILAMBAM is a traditional stick martial art from South India. South India has a rich culture of many thousands years, at least inheritated since the Dravidian empires.
he Pandya kings ruling in Tamil Nadu promoted Silambam fencing, as did their Chola and Chera counterparts. Silapathiharam Tamil literature, dating back to 2nd century A.D., refers to the sale of silamabam staves, swords, pearls and armour to foreign traders. The ancient trading centre at Madurai city, renowned globally, was said to be thronged by Romans, Greeks, Egyptians among others who had regular sea trade with the ancient Dravidian kings. The silambam staff was one of the martial art weapons, that was in great demand with the visitors.

Links 

Wikipedia.Silambam.Retrieved May 20,2012,from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silambam.
Youtube,Silambam,Retrieved May 22,2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcCJtv_-3oY
Silambam in india,Retrieved May 20,2012,from http://silambamindia.com/RulesBook.pdf

Checkers

Checkers board game is an ideal entertainer with which you can storm your brains and spend some memorable time with family and friends. It is an abstract strategy mind game between two players that involves diagonal moves of uniform pieces and mandatory captures by jumping over the enemy's pieces. What makes this handcrafted traditional board game remarkable is the finely carved and decorated wooden board and the shaded pieces.

Links 


Wikia,Checkers,Retrieved May 21,2012, from http://games.wikia.com/wiki/Checkers_(from_Wikipedia).
Online Games, Checkers, Retrieved May 21,2012, from http://www.gamesforthebrain.com/game/checkers/.



Gilli Danda

Gilli Danda or Guli Danda is a very popular game among the children of India. It is played all over the country and can be enjoyed for hours together. Most Indianadults would remember having played gilli danda with their friends in the neighbourhood.
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. 

Links 

Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Gilli Danda.Retrieved May 21,2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/1/other_traditional_games.htm
Wikipedia.Gilli Danda.Retrieved May 20,2012,from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilli-danda.
Youtube, Gilli Danda The Game, Retrieved May 22, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ3DXDItE18

Mallakhamb

Mallakhamb is an ancient traditional Indian sport. 'Malla' means gymnast, and 'khamb' means pole. Thus, the name 'Mallakhamb' stands for 'a gymnast's pole'. The origin of Mallakhamb can be traced to the 12th century, where it is mentioned in Manas-Olhas - a classic by Chalukya in 1135 A.D. For seven centuries, the art lay dormant, till it was revived by Balambhatta Dada Deodhar, the sports and fitness instructor to Peshwa Bajirao II, who reigned during the first half of the 19th century. The apparently simple 'khamb' does not reveal the complexities of the exercises, which require the performer to turn, twist, stretch and balance on the pole. It is this consummate grace, this agility, dexterity and suppleness of body, combined with quick reflexes, muscle coordination and sense of timing, that single out this game as special. Of the states in India, more than 14 participate in Mallakhamb competitions at the national level.

Links 


Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Mallakhamb.Retrieved May 21,2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/1/other_traditional_games.htm.
Wikipedia, Mallakhamb, Retrieved May 22.2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallakhamb
Youtube,Mallakhamb,Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MUjFliBNk


Kho-Kho



Kho Kho is an immensely popular sport in India. In some parts of India it is even played on a professional level. Kho kho is very popular with children and is often part of the games class in schools. In Kho Kho, one team kneels on the ground in a line, but with alternate persons facing opposite directions. The other team sends in one or more members, who have to avoid being touched by the chaser. He is allowed to dodge by running through the line of squatters, but the chaser can only run in one direction and cannot pass between the squatters. He however can pass the turn to nay of his team mates who are kneeling on the ground. This game is very quick, requires good fitness levels and is excellent for overall development of your child. It is a quick and exciting game and can be played for hours together. Also, it does not need any training or equipment and can be played by almost anyone!

Links 

Wikipedia,Kho-Kho, Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kho_kho
Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.Kho Kho.Retrieved May 21,2012. from http://www.indianetzone.com/13/khokho.htm

Lagori


Seven Stones is a traditional Indian game, boasting of a special place in the Indian Culture, spread over a wide region even today. It is also called as Lagori ,saat-pathar (seven stones), pittu and several other names, is the most complex popular children’s game in India, and is rather like Dodge ball, but more aggressive.
Things Needed to play:
A Ball: Tennis or the rubber kinds.
7 stones: If not, suitable substitutes.
Minimum 2 players in each team. But it is much more fun with a lot more.

Links 

Wikipedia, Lagori, Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagori 
Youtube, Lagori Rules & Trial Game, Retrieved May 22,2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDPV3VXdyQ












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