Wrestlers of Guru Samandar Akhara

Jan 23, 2012

Wrestlers of Guru Samandar Akhara

2 comments:

Terence Brown said...: I thought this was an exceptional photo essay that will be help preserve the traditions of Kushti for years to come.; January 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Bishan Samaddar said...: Brilliant photos. Can anyone please tell me where this Akhara is?; February 28, 2012 at 1:27 PM

WELCOME

Most countries have a traditional style of wrestling. In India, wrestling takes place in a clay or dirt pit. The soil is mixed with ghee and other things and is tended to before each practice.

Traditional Indian wrestling isn't just a sport - it's an ancient subculture where wrestlers live and train together and follow strict rules on everything from what they can eat to what they can do in their spare time. Drinking, smoking and even sex are off limits. The focus is on living a pure life, building strength and honing their wrestling skills.

The purpose of this blog is to raise awareness about the sport and give people inside and outside of India a glimpse of what it is like.

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KUSHTI कुश्ती - Traditional Indian Wrestling

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Jan 23, 2012

Wrestlers of Guru Samandar Akhara

2 comments: