Sozhi Urutturadhu,Indian Traditional Game

Sozhi Urutturadhu (சோழி உருட்டுறது)

Sozhi Urutturadhu Traditional Game Of India-

Sozhi Urutturadhu is a traditional game play using Sozhi (சோழி) that is cauri shells. Lot of games are play using Sozhi. Sozhi is a replacement for dice in Paramapada. Sozhi has two side’s one is the top which is fully cover while the bottom has a opening in it. When the shells are roll and thrown on ground, some will have the fully cover part on the top and some with the opening part on the top. The number of shells with the fully cove cover part on top is count or vice –versa. The count is consider as we do it in dice.

Sozhi is also us to play othaya retiya (Odd or Even). Around 5 to 6 shells are roll by asking the players whether they want an odd number or even number before throwing the shells on ground.  Once the player choose their option, the roll shells are throw on the ground and count for open and close shell on top. If the open shells are odd in number, then the players who opte for odd will get a point and the players who opte for even will lose. They play this game and note the point in a paper and will continue to play until they are tire, the player with maximum mark at the end is the winner.

Some people used to judge future using sozhi. Sozhi plays a vital role in the life of people in TamilNadu Villages.

Sozhi Urutturadhu Indian Traditional Game

Rules

The game is play on a wooden board that has rows of small pits carv into it. Each row  seven pit, and there are two large pit at either end of the board, which are known as “homes.” The game is play with small seeds, stones, or shells, which are plac in the pits.

The objective of the game is to capture as many seeds as possible from the opponent’s side of the board and move them to your own “home.” Players take turns picking up seeds from one of their pits and sowing them one by one into the succeeding pits, moving in a counter-clockwise direction around the board.

About Sozhi Urutturadhu Game

we also known as “Pallanguzhi,” is a traditional game playin various regions of India. It is a board game that has been play for centurie and is enjoy by people of all ages.If the last seed is sown in a pit on the opponent’s side that already has one or two seed, the player capture these seeds and move them to their home. If the last seed is sown in a pit on the player’s own side, they get to take another turn.

Conclusion

Sozhi Urutturadhu, also known as Pallanguzhi, is a traditional board game that has been play for centuries in various regions of India. It is a game of strategy, skill, and quick thinking, and it requires players to outsmart their opponents while protecting their own pits.

Beyond its entertainment value, Sozhi Urutturadhu is also a cultural symbol that celebrates traditional Indian culture and heritage. It is often play during festivals and other cultural events and is a way of preserving the country’s rich cultural history.

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