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Kila Raipur famous as Mini Olympics

Kila Raipur famous as Mini Olympics

Located 15 kilometers south of Ludhiana city of Punjab, an event takes place in Kila Raipur which is famous not only in the country but in the whole world. Its publicity is so much that apart from rail and road, it has also been connected by air.

The "Kila Raipur Rural Olympics" is a country sporting event.

This festival is more than six decades old. Its thrill has increased so much that now people from all over the world come to see it, it is discussed everywhere. More than four thousand participants take part in this festival. Both men and women try their hand in this field of sports. You can guess the importance of the game from the fact that despite being a festival of the villagers, lakhs of people come to enjoy it, perhaps due to this it is also called 'Rural Olympics'.

Participants

People clench their teeth watching the feats of bulls, camels, dogs, mules and other animals as well as people. The adrenaline-pumping bullock cart race is the main attraction of this festival. The winner of this race is given Rs 2 lakh as prize. Apart from this, for the entertainment of the people, dog race, horse dance, camel race, war skills are also displayed here.

Stunts & Entertainment

The most shocking part of this ceremony is when people lift cycles with their teeth and pull heavy objects like cars by ear or hair. There is no limit to the stunts people can get here, you will find more than you can imagine, that's for sure. The Rural Olympics is truly a unique display of endurance, skill and strength. Not that the fun ends here at dusk. Every day some or the other cultural program is also held here, in which folk songs, Bhangra and Giddha are prominent. This festival lasts continuously for three days, be it day or night.

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Nearest Attraction Kila Raipur

S.No	Attraction	Timing & Off Day	Location
1	Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib	N.A	Mehdiana, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2	Pavilion Mall	N.A	Fountain Chowk, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
3	Rakh Bagh Park	Sunrise to sunset	Club Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
4	Hardy’s World	10:30 AM to 8 PM	Ludhiana-Jalandhar G.T. Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
5	Waves Mall	N.A	Near Old Octroi Post, Ludhiana, Punjab, India