Indian Martial Arts - शस्त्र का शास्त्रा

Hindi

2022

India has a deep cultural heritage full of mythological and historical battles fought for power and supremacy. The Hindus even have Kshatriya warrior clans, who dedicated their entire lives to honing battle skills and fighting wars. Contrary to the popular belief that martial arts originated in China, martial arts have strong roots in Indian history and Hindu mythology. Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from South India, is even credited to be the first to teach Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple. In 'Shastra Ke Shaastra – The Indian Legacy', delve deep into the roots of the different indigenous weapons that originated in India and continue to be used in various martial arts and performance arts around the country.

Audio Available in: Hindi