What is Kathi Samu?

Q.  What is ‘Kathi Samu’?
- Published on 19 Oct 16

a. A meeting of village elders
b. Tax levied in ancient India
c. An ancient text found in India
d. Martial Arts

ANSWER: Martial Arts
 
  • Kathi Samu martial art originated in Andhra Pradesh. This is an ancient skill which is mastered by the royal armies of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The place where Kathi Samu is performed is known as 'garidi.'
  • Today, this form of martial art prevails only as a pastime in the families of those who were once in the service of their Rajahs as soldiers.
  • It was patronized in later years in the two principalities Vizianagaram in northernmost coastal Andhra, and Karvetinagaram in the southernmost Chittoor district.
  • Stick fight known as 'vairi' has an important role in Kothi Samu and it is the prelude to the actual swordfight.
  • The fighting takes place between two persons brandishing long and curved swords.
  • 'Gareja' in which a participant holds four swords, two in each hand and 'Dal Farri Khadga' are other important aspects of the sword skills.

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