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New Motibagh Taleem, Maha Lakshimi Mandir, - Maharashtra Kolhapur India.
Kolha pur is considered Mecca of the Indian Kushti wrestlers. watch this video and you will find these devoted Kushti wrestlers living a very special life as gladiators of modern day India. I reached Kolhapur along with my friends , Bunty choudhry, Guru Jakat and his pupils to cover this story. Unlike northern Akhadas ; which are mostly in the open and at ground level or at raised plate forms, Kushti is practiced indoor , in a 3-4 feet deep specially made clay pit. Warming up before practice is a must. It also includes Squates, surya namskar, digging the clay pit , and leveling it by pulling ropes attached to a heavy wooden log over the tilled mud.
After the wrestling pit known as Akhada is prepared; sanctifying rituals is utmost necessary, that is also called awakening of the Akhda. In most of the Akhadas Lord Hanuman’s statue is kept and wrestler bow and pray before the almighty, they purify the environment with burning incensed sticks , after all this ; the practice is started under the watchful eye of the guru.
The wrestler has a unique way to start the fight by clapping on their triceps , or on the thighs or quadriceps , it is an indication of their alertness and readiness to fight the opponent.
The practice is solely concentrated on pinning each other ; also gaining strength and honing the techniques they learnt from the master of the Akhada or the guru.
You can meet wrestler from every part of india at Kolhapur, the reason behind this is , Kolhapur provides the best facilities to wrestlers in terms of food, stay and environment. The weather here is suitable for wrestling all the year around, the quality of water is good . In traditional system of wrestling the heavier the wrestler is the bigger is the prize. The wrestler who fights for biggest traditional title of Bharat Kesri, or Hind Kesri or for the first prize in any given traditional wrestling competition has to be more than 80-90 kgs. A general conception goes that Kolhapur is good for weight gain, this is also one of the main reason why wrestlers from every part of India are here ? i.e. for weight gain.
After training wrestler take shower , then go to their rooms or places where they cook food for themselves individually or in groups. There are no women around the life is pure and simple , for a change a few wrestling centre has installed TVs but who cares to watch a tv programme when they are so tired that they fell asleep once they lie down on their carpets.
My Kolhapur trips would not have been a success unless my friend Bunty choudhry had not helped me in arranging all this. I personally thanks him for his generosity , selfless efforts and love and care he extended. And never to forget brother kapil , Nayab qureshi, and specially guru Jakat with whome I had a talk on wrestling culture , religion and many other things. I will also remember his invitation and the dinner subsequently he threw in my honor.
Kolhapur Kushti (wrestling) at Motibaag Taleem
Kolhapur is the hub of Kushti in Western India and the sport is almost a religion here. Young boys and men come here from all over Maharashtra to learn Kushti as well as to become stronger.
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The Wrestlers of Kolhapur
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Situated in the southwest corner of the Indian state of Maharashtra is the thriving city of Kolhapur. Hugging the Panchganga River and home to the magnificent Temple of Mahalakshmi, the hindu goddess of fortune, wealth and prosperity and embodiment of beauty, it is also home to the ancient sport of Kusti. Over 70 Wrestling Akharas (gyms) have helped Kolhapur gain the title of The City of Wrestlers.
For the wrestlers, the day begins as early as 4am and practise can last until 6 in the evening. A morning group run followed by hours of wrestling practise guided by enthusiastic coaches, as well as strength and conditioning training leaves the wrestlers with little downtime. While there is no age limit, most wrestlers begin their talim (training) as young as four years of age, living together with the other wrestlers and the gyms that they train in, with the members of the akharas becoming their new family. The daily routine is designed to build strength and develop muscle bulk and stamina. Exercises that use the wrestlers own body weight include the Surya Namaskara (sun salutation), Shirshasan (headstand), and the Dand (diving push-up), as well as the Bethak (squat), all of which can be found in Hatha Yoga.
The wrestlers are expected to follow a strict regimen of rigorous exercise and a rich diet. All food has to be cooked in pure ghee, the daily diet may consist of around a dozen eggs, a kilogram or two of chicken and mutton, beans, green leafy vegetables, and four to five glasses of thandai (a special drink made from almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernel, rose petals, pepper, vetiver seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar). The tradition of adding lemon juice, turmeric powder, peanut oil, yoghurt and milk to the mud forms hard pellets, which are then broken by the wrestler’s body and sweat, caking the body in the process. It is believed that this has cleansing and curative properties, besides having a calming effect on the aggressive wrestler.
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Kolhapur kusti History
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राजर्षी शाहू महाराज.
मल्लविद्येचा पोशिंदा राजा.
स्वतःच पैलवान असलेल्या शाहू महाराजांनी कुस्तीला उदार राजाश्रय दिला अन् उत्तरेची मक्तेदारी असलेल्या कुस्तीने महाराष्ट्रात भक्कम पाय रोवले. महाराजांच्या पुढाकाराने कोल्हापूरात तालमी उभारल्या, गल्लोगल्ली जोरबैठका अन् शड्डूचे आवाज घुमू लागले. या तालमीत तयार झालेले मल्ल उत्तरेकडच्या मल्लांना कडवे आव्हान देऊ लागले. कोल्हापूरात कुस्त्यांचे जंगी सामने होऊ लागले.
रोम मधील ऑलिंपिक मैदान पाहून आल्यावर महाराजांनी कोल्हापूरात कुस्तीचे भव्य मैदान बांधण्याचा घाट घातला.1912 साली कोल्हापूरात 'खासबाग' हे कुस्त्यांचे भव्य मैदान उभे राहिले. या मैदानाने 'कुस्तीपंढरी' ही कोल्हापूरची ओळख अधोरेखित केली. हजारो लोकांच्या उपस्थितीत खासबाग मैदानावर कुस्त्या होऊ लागल्या. या मैदानावरील पहिल्याच कुस्ती सामन्यांपासून तिकीट लावून कुस्त्यांचे आयोजन महाराजांनी केली. तिकीटातून मिळालेले उत्पन्न पैलवानांच्या खुराकावर खर्च होऊ लागले. विजयी मल्लाबरोबर पराभूत पैलवानालाही बिदागी देण्याची पद्धत महाराजांनी सुरु केली. महाराजांनी केलेल्या अविरत प्रयत्नांमुळे कुस्ती अन कुस्ती करणारे पैलवान यशाच्या शिखरावर पोहोचले.
आजही ज्या ज्या वेळी खासबाग मैदानावर कुस्त्यांचे सामने होतात त्यावेळी हे सामने पहायला प्रचंड संख्येने लोक गर्दी करतात. लहानग्यांपासून म्हाताऱ्यांपर्यंत कुस्तीशौकिन आवर्जून उपस्थिती लावतात.
बजरंगबली की जय ; शाहू छत्रपती की जय च्या जयघोषाने खासबागेचे आसमंत दुमदुमते. तुतारी, हलगीघुमक्यासारख्या रणवाद्यांचा गजर वातावरणात विरश्री भरतो.
मान्यवरांच्या हस्ते कुस्ती लावली जाते. पिळदार बुरुजबंद शरीरयष्टीचे पैलवान जोरदार शड्डू ठोकून एकमेकांना आव्हान देतात आणि खडाखडी सुरु होते. घामाने लकाकणाऱ्या शरीरावर लाल मातीचा पुट चढतो आणि पैलवान लालेलाल होतात. एकमेकांच्या ताकदीचा अंदाज आल्यावर चालू होतो, बुद्धीचा खेळ. शक्तीबरोबरच युक्तीने योग्य वेळी योग्य डाव टाकत कुस्ती रंगात येते. कलाजंग, एकलंगी,धोबीपछाड, घुटना, घिस्सा असे एकावर एक डाव प्रतिडाव होऊ लागतात. पैलवानांप्रमाणेच कुस्तीशौकीनसुध्दा देहभान विसरुन कुस्तीत एकरुप होऊन जातात.
शेवटी या मातीत आपली मती चालवतो तोच पैलवान विजयाला गवसणी घालतो. एका पायावर उभे राहत त्याने दिलेली विजयी मुद्रा लोकांच्या मनावर दिर्घकाळ कोरली जाते. मान्यवरांच्या हस्ते पैलवानांचा सन्मान होतो अन् मैदान संपते. शाहूकालीन कुस्तीचा सुवर्णकाळ पुन्हा अनुभवलाऐ जातो. मर्दानी कुस्तीचा हा खेळ अनुभवायचा असेल तर खासबाग मैदानावर कुस्ती बघायलाच हवी.
विशेषतः टिव्हीवर खोट्या डब्ल्यू डब्ल्यू एफच्या नाटकी लढती बघणाऱ्या तरुणाईने खचाखच भरलेल्या खासबाग मैदानातील खरीखुरी कुस्ती आयुष्यात एकदातरी अनुभवायलाच हवी.
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Kolhapuri Talim
Kolhapur is the Vatican of Kushti in Maharashtra. Young boys and men come here from all over Maharashtra to learn Kushti as well as to become stronger.
We visited Shahu Vijayi Gangaves Talim and spoke with the members.
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Wrestling training at akhara in Kolhapur
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Kolhapur Points of Interest | Places to Visit near Maharashtra | Kolhapur Tourism India
Kolhapur Points of Interest | Places to Visit near Maharashtra | Kolhapur Tourism India
1.Mahalakshmi Temple
The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism. According to these writings, a Shakti Peetha is a place associated with Shakti, the goddess of power.
2.Jyotiba Temple
Jyotiba Temple is a holy site of Hinduism near Wadi Ratnagiri in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state in western India.
3.Rankala Lake
Rankala Lake is a picturesque lake in the Kolhapur District of the state of Maharashtra in western India.
4.Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum
Siddhagiri Gramjivan Wax Museum (Kaneri Math) at Kaneri, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, is a sculpture museum. The full name is Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum.
5.Bhavani Mandap
Bhavani Mandap is a historical building situated in the walled city center of Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra, India. It is located near the famous and mammoth Mahalaxmi Temple on the west.
6.Dream World Water Park
Dream World Water Park could be the ideal day out place to visit. Entertainment unlimited could be the right way to describe the amusement park. There is something for all ages with separate rides for smaller kids. When you want to enjoy with your near and dear ones, the family rides or splashing in the water park could bring you ultimate joy. Speed rides, body rides, dragon rides, tube ride and horse riding, are just some of the attractions in the park. There is also a wave pool with machines generating artificial waves. Another attraction is the sky magic vortex park. There are certain restrictions for people who are suffering from certain ailments.
7.Shalini Palace
Shalini Palace in the city of Kolhapur in the Indian state of Maharashtra was built in 1931-34 at a cost of Rs. 800,000 and was named after Princess Shrimant Shalini Raje of Kolhapur.
8.Khasbag Maidan
Traditional wrestling or kusti has been patronized by the people of Kolhapur since many years. The Rajarshi Shahu Khasbag Maidan or wrestling ground can seat thousands of spectators and is popular with both locals and outsiders.
9.Tara Rani Statue, Tara Rani Chowk
There is Maharani Tararani's statue in the middle of the square and we cross this place always travelling around Kolhapur. Kawla Naka means Gateway or entrance and this is Gateway to Kolhapur. It is near Central bus stand and many eateries are around.
10.Kolhapur Zoo
The museum is dedicated to wild life hunting that was then a royal sport. Stuffed Tigers, Tiger heads, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Wild Buffalo, Lion, Black Panther, Wild Boar, Black Buck, a number of other Deer varieties, and a Himalayan Black Bear can be seen here. There is a small lake in the palace precincts with an open zoo that has several migratory birds like flamingoes. There are also peacocks, emus, spotted deer, geese. The zoo forms a good side attraction to the Museum which is a must for history buffs.
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