Equipment and Gear in Traditional Indian Sports

In Kho-Kho, players use a wooden pole called a 'kho-kho' to tag opponents and prevent them from crossing the midline.

The 'gilli' is a short, wooden stick used to strike the 'danda' in the game of Gilli-Danda.

Kabaddi is a contact sport where players do not use any specific equipment. The game is played with bare hands and feet.

In Lagori, small stones or pebbles called 'patti' are used to mark the playing area and as targets for throwing.

Mallakhamb involves performing acrobatic feats on a vertical wooden pole called a 'mallakhamb'.

Pehlwani wrestlers wear a loose-fitting garment called a 'lungi' that allows for freedom of movement during the bout.

Gatka is a martial art that involves the use of wooden swords called 'gatkas' for mock duels and training.

Kalaripayattu practitioners use a wooden staff called a 'bo staff' for training and combat.

Silambam involves the use of a wooden staff called a 'silambam' for self-defense and combat.

Kushti wrestlers compete in an arena called an 'akhada', which is typically a circular or square area with a raised platform.

Kabaddi is a contact sport where players do not use any specific equipment. The game is played with bare hands and feet.

Pehlwani wrestlers wear a loose-fitting garment called a 'lungi' that allows for freedom of movement during the bout.

Gatka is a martial art that involves the use of wooden swords called 'gatkas' for mock duels and training.

Kalaripayattu practitioners use a wooden staff called a 'bo staff' for training and combat.

Silambam involves the use of a wooden staff called a 'silambam' for self-defense and combat.