Valari

The valari has a long history, dating back to pre-historic times. Valaris are described in the Tamil Sangam ''[[Purananuru]]'': a historical version of the Sangam literature, the Purananuru 233rd Poem, mentions the ''thigri'' or valari. Weapons similar to this were also called Valaithadi,{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/madura-a-tourists-guide/page/162/mode/1up |title=Madura - A Tourist's Guide |year=1913}} Tigiri, Paravallai, Cuḻalpaṭai, Kallartadi and Pataivattam.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

The valari has a long history, dating back to pre-historic times. Valaris are described in the Tamil Sangam ''[[Purananuru]]'': a historical version of the Sangam literature, the Purananuru 233rd Poem, mentions the ''thigri'' or valari. Weapons similar to this were also called Valaithadi,{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/madura-a-tourists-guide/page/162/mode/1up |title=Madura - A Tourist's Guide |year=1913}} Tigiri, Paravallai, Cuḻalpaṭai, Kallartadi and Pataivattam.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

The techniques and philosophies of valari are long periods of interaction with Tamil (India) peoples, cultures, and Traditional Arts. Valari is a synthesis of the game which is played in various methods with same name. Valari received international exposure from 2018 onwards, demonstrated and played in various states of India. In 2018, the International Valari Federation (IVF) came into existence and compiled standard rules. After formation of the International Valari Federation (IVF), the 1st National Valari Championship were held in Vellore on 16 December 2018, 2nd National Valari Championship were held in Lucknow, UP on 27 October 2019 and 3rd National Valari Championship were held in Chennai on 14 March 2021. The International Valari Federation (IVF) has given new shape to the rules and has the right to modify them.

The techniques and philosophies of valari are long periods of interaction with Tamil (India) peoples, cultures, and Traditional Arts. Valari is a synthesis of the game which is played in various methods with same name. Valari received international exposure from 2018 onwards, demonstrated and played in various states of India. In 2018, the International Valari Federation (IVF) came into existence and compiled standard rules. After formation of the IVF, the 1st National Valari Championship were held in Vellore on 16 December 2018, 2nd National Valari Championship were held in [[Lucknow]], UP on 27 October 2019, and 3rd National Valari Championship were held in [[Chennai]] on 14 March 2021. The International Valari Federation has given new shape to the rules and has the right to modify them.

== Construction ==

== Construction ==

[[File:Wooden Valari As.8791.jpg|thumb|A valari made of wood at the [[British Museum]]]]

[[File:Wooden Valari As.8791.jpg|thumb|A valari made of wood at the [[British Museum]]]]

The valari is a traditional art of Tamil Nadu, India. International Valari Federation (IVF) has worked toward developing a traditional sport of valari. In 2018, the IVF declared “Valari” as The Mother of All Traditional Arts and formed a separate commission as the “International Valari Federation (IVF)”. The IVF was inaugurated and hosted first organization in the world for Valari sport. The primary objective of which was to lay the foundation for the future of Valari. IVF became the most important world governing body for Valari.

The valari is a traditional art of Tamil Nadu, India. IVF has worked toward developing a traditional sport of valari. In 2018, the IVF declared “Valari” as The Mother of All Traditional Arts and formed a separate commission as the “International Valari Federation (IVF)”. The IVF was inaugurated and hosted first organization in the world for Valari sport. The primary objective of which was to lay the foundation for the future of Valari. IVF became the most important world governing body for Valari.

Valaris are made in many shapes and sizes. The usual form consists of two limbs set at an angle; one thin and tapering, the other rounded to form a handle. Valaris are usually made of iron cast in moulds, although some may have wooden limbs tipped with iron or have sharpened edges while others have been made from ivory.{{Citation needed|reason=physically questionable|date=December 2016}}

Valaris are made in many shapes and sizes. The usual form consists of two limbs set at an angle; one thin and tapering, the other rounded to form a handle. Valaris are usually made of iron cast in moulds, although some may have wooden limbs tipped with iron or have sharpened edges while others have been made from ivory.{{Citation needed|reason=physically questionable|date=December 2016}}