Chhatarpur Dangal: Wrestling Reigns Supreme, Drawing Crowds from Hills

• A decades-old wrestling event in Barigarh, Chhatarpur district, attracts large crowds, including spectators from other states who watch from hillsides.
• The event, held near the Maa Dhandha Giri Devi temple built by Alha-Udal, features wrestlers from Nepal, UP, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.
• Local residents show immense passion for wrestling, preferring it over cricket and watching bouts from morning till evening.
• The two-day event saw 80 wrestling bouts, with some spectators attending for over 50 years.
• Madhya Pradesh Minister of State for Forest and Environment, Dilip Ahirwar, also attended the popular wrestling event.

Why It Matters: Chhatarpur's ancient wrestling tradition continues to thrive, captivating audiences and drawing participants from across regions.