What is the Traditional Game of Orissa?

Ghili Danda is a traditional and popular game in the state of Orissa. It is a sport analogous to cricket and was played by Lord Krishna and Balram as a sport with a twist. One player acts as a bowler, who holds a long cylindrical piece of wood called the 'danda,' while another acts as a batsman, using a smaller cylindrical piece of wood called the 'ghilli' to hit the danda. The bowler rolls the danda on the ground, and the batsman attempts to hit it as far as possible with the ghilli. The game involves various techniques and strategies, making it a captivating sport. Ghili Danda is often played during festivals and leisure times in villages and rural areas of Orissa.