One Of Delhi’s Oldest Love Affairs, Kabootarbaazi, No Local Will Ever Tell You About!
Delhi has been home to several sports since an early age. And one of the most popular ‘olden time’ games is Kabootarbaazi. A game that was brought to Delhi and India by the Mughals and since then remained one of the oldest surviving games. This is probably one of those few things that only people residing in Old Delhi have witnessed before! So, we thought of making a video around the game and came up with some amazing shots that you must check out!!
It is probably one of those few things that only people residing in Old Delhi have witnessed before! The sport is a traditional pigeon endurance race. Close to 500 people train pigeons in Old Delhi. Pigeons fly against the wind and take the same routes until they come back. And the one that goes the farthest is declared winner.
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