NAGARNI SPARDHA
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Context
A village committee holds the annual oxen race event, known as Nagarni Spardha, a centuries-old tradition, at the peak of the rainy season.
Details
- Nagarni Spardha is an oxen race traditionally held in small farming villages in India.
- This event is deeply rooted in agrarian culture and celebrates the symbiotic relationship between farmers and their livestock.
- The oxen race is not just a competition but also a reflection of the rural lifestyle, emphasizing the strength, speed, and agility of the oxen.
- The racecourse is usually a flat, muddy track, designed to test the oxen's speed and the driver's skill in handling them.
Oxen and bull races held across India
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Race Name |
Location |
Description |
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Kambala |
Karnataka |
Buffalo race held in slushy paddy fields. |
|
Jallikattu |
Tamil Nadu |
Traditional bull-taming event, part of Pongal celebrations. |
|
Maramadi |
Kerala |
Ox race held in waterlogged paddy fields, similar to Kambala. |
|
Pattathone |
Maharashtra |
Bullock cart race held in rural areas. |
|
Rekla |
Tamil Nadu |
Bullock cart race, particularly popular in the Coimbatore region. |
|
Cart Racing (Shankar Patta) |
Andhra Pradesh |
Bullock cart race held during various festivals. |
|
Kailpodh |
Karnataka (Kodagu region) |
Bullock race held as part of Kailpodh festival, celebrating the harvest season. |
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q: Consider the following pairs regarding traditional oxen and bull races in India and their respective states: 1.Kambala - Karnataka 2.Jallikattu - Tamil Nadu 3.Bailgada Sharyat - Maharashtra 4.Maramadi - Kerala Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2, and 4 only (b) 2, 3, and 4 only (c) 1, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Answer: (d) Explanation:
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