(i)'Thoda' is martial art form of Himachal Pradesh, India relies on one's talent with the bow and arrow. The name 'Thoda' is derived from the round piece of wood fixed to the head of the arrow. Its history is traced back to the days of Mahabharata when bows and arrows were used in the epic battles between the Pandavas and the Kauravas while residing in the beautiful valleys of Kulu and Manali. Thus, this martial art has its origins in Kulu. The equipment required for this game are bows and arrows. (ii) In Himachal Pradesh, in the olden days, the game of Thoda was organized in a very interesting way. A handful of village folks would go to another village and throw tree leaves into the village well before sunrise. They would then hide in the bushes nearby, just outside the village. As soon as the villagers came to draw water the youths would shout and challenge them for a fight. (iii) Held on Baisakhi Day, the competition is a mixture of martial art, cultural event and sport. Community prayers are organized to invoke the blessings of the Gods. The archers are divided into teams called Saathi and Pashi. The archers in this game have to aim at the leg region, below the knee. (iv) On reaching the village fairground, both the teams dance on either side of the ground. Both the opponents face each other at a distance of about 10 meters and prepare to attack. Very quick and easy movements are the only methods of defence. The whole competition is conducted to the lively rhythm of war dance with one side furiously sidestepping, legs kicking in all directions, and other side doing its best to place an arrow on the target. There are minus points for a strike on the wrong parts of the leg. (v)Presently, the game is played in a marked court, which ensures that a certain degree of discipline is maintained in Thoda -a happy blend of culture and sport. (a) On the basis of your reading of the passage above, make notes using points only, use abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title. (b) Write a summary of the passage above in about 80 Words.
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Note-Making:
1. Thoda - Martial art of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Origin of Thoda is Kulu.
3. Equipments needed for Thoda - bows and arrows.
4. People one one village would go to other village and throw tree leaves. When the youths would come to draw water, the villagers who threw tree leaves would challenge them for fight.
5. Performed on - Baishakhi Day.
6. Archers would be divided into 2 teams - a) Saathi b) Paashi.
7. Both the teams would have to dance on each side. If the team strike on wrong parts of leg, then minus points are alloted.
Summary:
Thoda is form of martial art which is practiced in the state Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to be originated from Kulu. Bow and arrows are the two equipments that are required for this martial art. This form of art is organised in a great way.
The villagers would go to another village and throw some tree leaves then they would hide behind the bushes and wait for the people of the village to come out. As soon as the youths of that village would come out to draw water, they would challenge a fight with them.
This martial art is mainly performed on the day of Baisakhi. They celebrate it in a very enthusiastic way. Two teams 'Saathi' and 'Paashi' are made. This two teams dances on each side and if any team strikes on wrong leg parts, the team gets minus points. Thus, this form of art is a mixture of both sport and culture.
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