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Wrestler

. Indian wrestling is a speciality of Kashi. Traditional Indian wrestling has been around since the 11th century CE and is integrated within the religion of Hinduism. Indian wrestling also known as Pahalwani, Mallayuddha (Malla means wrestler and Yuddha means war or fighting) or Bharatiya kushti.

. Through the eyes of Indian wrestling one achieves not only self discipline through physical fitness but also achieves identity and purity of the body, mind and spirit.

.  Training takes place in the akhara.