Thoda_(archery)
Thoda (archery)
Indian form of archery
Thoda is an Indian form of archery found in Himachal Pradesh, with elements of dance and music included.[1] It is generally performed during various local festivals alongside other traditional games,[2] and may be a symbolic representation of the war described in the Mahabharata.[3][4] The aim of Thoda is for two opposing teams to shoot arrows at the legs of the other team (which are wrapped in thick cloth); Thoda competitions take place in Himachal Pradesh annually.[5]