Nagarni Spardha: an annual oxen race event held in villages

NAGARNI SPARDHA

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Context

A village committee holds the annual oxen race event, known as Nagarni Spardha, a centuries-old tradition, at the peak of the rainy season.

Nagarni Spardha is an oxen race traditionally held in small farming villages in India.
This event is deeply rooted in agrarian culture and celebrates the symbiotic relationship between farmers and their livestock.
The oxen race is not just a competition but also a reflection of the rural lifestyle, emphasizing the strength, speed, and agility of the oxen.
The racecourse is usually a flat, muddy track, designed to test the oxen's speed and the driver's skill in handling them.

Race Name	Location	Description
Kambala	Karnataka	Buffalo race held in slushy paddy fields.
Jallikattu	Tamil Nadu	Traditional bull-taming event, part of Pongal celebrations.
Maramadi	Kerala	Ox race held in waterlogged paddy fields, similar to Kambala.
Pattathone	Maharashtra	Bullock cart race held in rural areas.
Rekla	Tamil Nadu	Bullock cart race, particularly popular in the Coimbatore region.
Cart Racing (Shankar Patta)	Andhra Pradesh	Bullock cart race held during various festivals.
Kailpodh	Karnataka (Kodagu region)	Bullock race held as part of Kailpodh festival, celebrating the harvest season.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q: Consider the following pairs regarding traditional oxen and bull races in India and their respective states:

1.Kambala - Karnataka

2.Jallikattu - Tamil Nadu

3.Bailgada Sharyat - Maharashtra

4.Maramadi - Kerala

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2, and 4 only

(b) 2, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: (d)

Explanation:

Kambala is a traditional buffalo race in Karnataka, held on slushy paddy fields.
Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming event in Tamil Nadu, usually associated with the Pongal festival.
Bailgada Sharyat is a traditional bullock cart race in Maharashtra.
Maramadi is a type of ox race in Kerala, similar to Kambala, held during the harvest season