Vajra Mushti Kalaga

Santhosh Kumar 28/10/2023
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Vajra Mushti Kalaga upsc mindmap Traditional Indian martial art Unique form of wrestling Two competitors draw blood from each other's heads Technique Different from conventional grappling Incorporating hand-to-hand combat techniques Grappling Striking Competition Two participants Called jettys Aim Draw blood using knuckleduster Made of animal horns Worn on knuckles of fighter Knuckleduster called "Thunderbolt Fist" Historical Roots Tradition dates back to Wadiyar dynasty Kingdom of Mysore in 1610 Modern Knuckledusters Blunt-studded knuckle-dusters Known as "Indra-musti" "Indra's fist" Victory Condition Winner draws blood from opponent's head first Historical Accounts Medieval Portuguese travelers noticed Wrestling during Navaratri celebrations In Vijayanagar empire 14th-17th centuries Current Status Decline in modern times Matches still conducted during Mysore Dasara festival at Mysore Palace

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