Gilli Thanda (Kittipulla) [கில்லி தண்ட (கிட்டிபுள்ளை)] Gilli Danda or Guli Danda, Lippa, S-Cianco, is a traditional amateur sport, popular among rural youth in the Indian subcontinent and southern Europe. It is also know as dangguli in Bangla chinni-dandu in Kannada, kuttiyum kolum in Malayalam, viti-dandu in Marathi, kitti-pullu in Tamil, gooti-billa in Telugu, and Lappa-Duggi … Read more
Soodu Kottai:Traditional Game In olden days kids used to play and have fun with naturally and readily, available things got from trees, plants, etc. There used to play many games, some of the games are listed here One such game known by all and played even today is Soodu Kottai, It is got from the … Read more
Five stones (Kuzhangal/ Anchankal/Kallankal):Old Game The game of 5 stones is believed to have originated in Ancient Asia, during the Siege of Troy in 1184 B.C., Five stones is played by 2 or more players, using 5 small stones. The object is to complete a set of eight steps. This game increases the eye sight, … Read more
Pattam: India has a very ancient kite tradition. Most people believe that kites were first brought into India by the Chinese travelers, Fa Hien and Hiuen Tsang but from there the kites have taken their own evolutionary route in India and today Indian kites are almost exclusively fighter kites. They are made of tissue paper … Read more
Cycle Tyre (சைக்கிள் டயர்) Most of the children in villages have their own vehicle. Yes! They have their own vehicle. All the vehicles run by children in villages have only one tyre. Cycle Tyre is an old Indian game that has been play by generations of children across the country. It is a simple and … Read more
Seetu (சீட்டு) Seetu is a colloquial word for cards. This game will improve children’s concentration and aiming skill as they try to hit the cards by a stone to get them out of the circle. Since it is played using cards in villages the game is named after it. This is also played using hardened … Read more
Mudhugu Puncture (முதுகு பஞ்சர்) Mudhugu puncture is also a traditional game similar to Seven Stones but the only difference is this game is play without the stones. This game is more aggressive than seven stones as there is no time to hit the stone and other stuff. The Players playing this games needs to be … Read more
Pulli Pulli (புள்ளி புள்ளி):Old Falk Game Of Tamilnadu Dots is a fun game to play in the car (if you’re a passenger), in study hall or on a rainy afternoon. You need nothing more than a playing partner, a sheet of paper and a pen, and you’ll have fun for hours. Things You Requried • … Read more
Nongu Vandi (நுங்கு வண்டி) Nongu Vandi is a very tactile game that helps children improve their sense of touch. Most children like the feel of sand slip through their fingers Nongu (Palm Fruit) is a famous tropical fruit available in villages of Tamil Nadu in summer season. Summer season is the season of holidays for … Read more
ePallanguzhi (பல்லாங்குழி)-Indian Old Game Pallanguzhi is an urban board game, once patronis by women in Tamil Nadu, Pallankuzhi is play by dropp seeds into pits on a board, It has been a women’s pastime, also an entertain way to improve math and motor skills or a marathon affair during festivals like Sivarathri and Vaikunda Ekadasi … Read more