Bodoland Indigenous & Traditional Games
Official repository of ancestral Bodo sports, martial arts, archery, board games, and indigenous athletic traditions preserved and promoted by the Department of Sports & Youth Welfare, Bodoland Territorial Council.
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Preserved Heritage Sports Roster (3)
Bodo Cultural HeritageKhomlainai
Khomlainai is the traditional wrestling art of the Bodo community, practiced for centuries during festivals as a display of physical power, balance, and agility.
Gila Gendrai
Ancient precision sport played using large natural Gila seeds collected from forest climbers, testing aim and strategy.
Dahal Thungnai
Demonstration of traditional Bodo warrior sword and shield defense techniques handed down through generations of royal guards.
| Sl. No | Game Title (English) | Indigenous Bodo Name | Category | Key Festivals | Traditional Equipment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khomlainai | खाम्लायनाय | Traditional Wrestling & Martial Arts | Bwisagu Festival, Kherai Puja | Traditional Wrestling Belt (Gona) | |
| 2 | Gila Gendrai | गिला गेन्द्राया | Traditional Skill & Accuracy Game | Bwisagu Spring Festival | Polished Gila Seeds (Entada scandens) | |
| 3 | Dahal Thungnai | दाहाल थुंनाय | Traditional Martial Art & Swordplay | Rwnai Festival & Cultural Fairs | Bamboo Shield (Dahal) & Wooden Sword (Thung) |