Volume : X, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

PAIKA WARRIORS AND MARTIAL ART TRADITION OF KHORDHA

Nilima Satpathy

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In the ancient times Odia Paika warriors had shown their Prowess, war–skills, valour and patriotism for their nation and motherland. The combat skills and valour of Odia Paika warriors have been found mentioned in various ‘Purana’ (mythological scripture) as well as in the page of historical books. An ancient Aranyak also describes about the valour and martial arts skills of the Odia Paika warriors. Some kings of ‘Suryavanshi’ dynasty of India had also praised a lot regarding the warrior–skills and great valour of Odia Paika warriors as found mentioned in the books written by these kings. The ‘Paika’ warriors of Khordha are pride of Odia people and community as well. The weapons used by the Paika warriors like swords, shields, daggers, spears etc. are found preserved in the houses of Paika families in various regions of Odisha.

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PAIKA WARRIORS AND MARTIAL ART TRADITION OF KHORDHA, NILIMA SATPATHY INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-8 | August-2020

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