Some Popular Games of India

1.Gilli Danda

The smaller stick is called the Gilli and the longer one which is used to strike the Gilli is called the Danda. The objective is to flip the Gilli into the air with the Danda. While the Gilli is in the air, the player must hit it with the Danda as far as possible. The player also needs to run to touch a pre-decided point before the opponent can lay his hands on the Gilli. It can be played by many people at the same time.

2.Kancha

Kancha is another interesting, inexpensive game invented on the Indian land. A favourite amongst youngsters, it is played using dark green glass marbles colloquially known as ‘Kancha’. The game involves a player hitting the selected target marble using one of his own. Traditionally, the winner of the game takes away all Kanchas from the losing players.

3.Kho-Kho

Kho Kho is another popular tag sport invented and developed in ancient India. After Kabaddi, Kho Kho is the most prevalent traditional tag games in the subcontinent.The origin of game may be tricky to trace, but it is believed that it is a modified version of ‘Run Chase’. In its simplest form, Run Chase involves running behind a player and touching him/her to win. Traditionally, it was known as Rathera. 

4.Poshampa  

Poshampa :Two people making a Gate structure and other kids make a line and pass through it… once the songs finished one of the person inside gate i taken and asked a question and accordingly decided n which team s/he goes.

5.Gutte/Five Stones

Gutte is a fun game can be played by both adults and kids. It generally requires five pebbles or small stones. There is no limit on the number of players who can play this game at a given time. The player needs to spin a stone up in the air and gather the remaining stones lying on the floor with one hand without allowing the one in the air to fall to the ground. Next, the player has to throw two stones up in the air and collect the rest and so on. The player who finishes eight steps in the minimum number of tries is the winner.

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