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Kila Raipur: Where rural tradition lives on
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STILL PRESENT: Even though bullock-cart races are not happening at the Kila Raipur Rural games for the second year running due to a ban, the marquee event has a ‘golden’ presence at the event in the form of this trophy. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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RURAL RUN: A sprint in progress during the Kila Raipur games, also known as the Rural Olympics, Near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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EAR POWER: A man named Rakesh Kumar lifting 82 kg of weight with his ear during the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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MARTIAL TRADITION: Nihangs performing Sikh martial arts during the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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STARTING YOUNG: Nihangs performing Sikh martial arts during the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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FROM ABROAD: Foreign visitors at the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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BALANCING ACT: Nihangs showing off their skills at the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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VETERANS WATCH: Villagers among the audience at the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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HORSE’S BHANGRA: A horse ‘dancing’ during the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (sSikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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TIMELESS TRADITION: Artistes performing Malwai Giddha during the 80th Kila Raipur Rural Games Festival near Ludhiana on Friday. (Sikander Singh Chopra/HT Photo)
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