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            in an Akhara (traditional Indian gym) in Varanasi
Akhara or Akhada (अखाड़ा in Sanskrit and Hindi) or Khada (खाड़ा in Haryanvi language and Khari Boli dialects of Hindi), denotes a place of practice of Indian martial arts, with facilities for boarding, lodging and training. In the context of Dashanami Sampradaya sect of sadhus (monks), akhara denotes a "regiment".
Literally, an akhara is a "wrestling ground", most commonly associated with pehlwani, a style of traditional wrestling. They serve both as training schools and an arena for wrestlers to compete against each other. However, akhara is not limited only to physical activities, but also involves religious practices, particularly the worship of the god Hanuman
   

Taken in: India / Uttar Pradesh / Varanasi / Jawahar Nagar (show map)

Taken on: February 19, 2015

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