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Lagori

Also known as Pitthu · Dabba kali · Seven Stones · Satoliya

Lagori: photograph by Selvammk
Photo: Selvammk, CC BY-SA 3.0, source on Wikimedia Commons

Knock down a tower of seven flat stones with a ball, then rebuild it before the other team hits you with the ball.

Heritage note

A tradition shared by communities in many places.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain.

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