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[Photograph of wrestler in front of spectators in Vancouver]
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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Date Created
2006-05-23
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Photograph of a wrestler (pehlwan) in front of a group of spectators during the Khalsa Diwan Society's Annual Sports Day 2006, hosted at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Vancouver, B.C.
"Pehlwani" or "Kushti" is a form of wrestling developed in the Mughal Empire and popularized within the Indian continent. It combines the traditional wrestling forms of Persian "koshti pahlavani" and Indian "malla-yuddha." Typically played in a circular area with a dirt/mud floor, the sport is won by pinning the opponent's shoulders and hips to the ground. This sport emphasizes strength and technique without striking the opponent.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
"Pehlwani" or "Kushti" is a form of wrestling developed in the Mughal Empire and popularized within the Indian continent. It combines the traditional wrestling forms of Persian "koshti pahlavani" and Indian "malla-yuddha." Typically played in a circular area with a dirt/mud floor, the sport is won by pinning the opponent's shoulders and hips to the ground. This sport emphasizes strength and technique without striking the opponent.
The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikhi values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
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