Dhoti-Kurta Cricket in Bhopal: Sanskrit Commentary Steals Show!

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News18•05-01-2026, 15:33
Dhoti-Kurta Cricket in Bhopal: Sanskrit Commentary Steals Show!
- •Bhopal hosts a unique Sanatani Cricket Tournament with players in traditional dhoti-kurta.
- •Commentary is exclusively in Sanskrit, aiming to promote the ancient language and its origins.
- •27 teams comprising students from Vedic universities, schools, and ritualistic Brahmins are participating.
- •Sanskrit terms like 'Lagood' (bat), 'Kanduk' (ball), 'Chatushkam' (four), and 'Shathakam' (six) are used.
- •Winners receive religious books, cash prizes, and will be honored by Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.
Why It Matters: Bhopal's Sanatani Cricket combines tradition with sport, promoting Sanskrit and cultural attire.
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