Ramsons Kala Pratishtana (RKP) presents the 8th edition
of 'Kreedaa Kaushalya', the biennial exhibition of board games. Art and
artefacts of board game play will form the central focus of this expo.
Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and various scriptures,
history, poetry, songs, dramas, folklore and all aspects of Indian literature
abound in stories involving board games. Shiva and Parvati enjoy a game of
Pagaday in Shiva Purana, while Krishna and Rukmini are described as playing
Chaduranga in Harivamsha, and even a lonesome Seeta kills her boredom by
playing a solitary game of Aligulimane in Ashoka Vana (Kamba Ramayana). This is
gods at play. Tales from Bhakti tradition narrate how the Lord Almighty often descends
from heaven and engages in a board game
with his earthly devotees.
Saint Hathiram Bawaji is a personification of devotion
and love towards Tirupati Balaji. There are legends which portray him playing a
game of dice with Tirupati Balaji. Thus stories use board games to illustrate
the depth of adoration between the deity and devotee.
Outwardly, playing board games is a fun-filled pastime,
nothing more. But the act of playing tricks the mind into an alternate reality
and helps the brain to produce endorphins -natural chemicals that mitigate
suffering, alert the consciousness and alleviate pain. They cushion our
thoughts and general state of mind to help us face challenges in life. Playing
any game brings about happiness, but the way of playing influences the mind
either positively or negatively. The idea, construct and symbolism involved in
the game subconsciously tone the thoughts and actions of a player in the real
world.
Traditional Indian board games have an emotional connect,
triggering nostalgia with the magic of old-world charm. They strengthen human
relationships and thus create citizens who are good and compassionate.
For over 20 years now, RKP is passionately involved in
learning, researching, documenting and recreating traditional Indian board
games under the aegis of 'Kreedaa Kaushalya'. The game boards and accessories
here have been created by skilled artisans from 30 craft clusters across India.
New additions: 'Kalamkari' game board of Snakes and
Ladders in the shape of a Shivalinga. Chowkis and drawer boxes made from Nuwood
and Rubberwood. Play counters in the shape of a tree, hoody dolls, cars and
birds. Stick dice and Pagaday pawns as rattles. These have been designed at the
design wing of RKP.
This expo is at our flagship store, 'Ramsons', in front of Zoo.
You can play and learn new games at the game parlour.
Come, throw a die or two. You may win or lose, but playing these games everyone
is a winner, nonetheless.
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