. Pithu garam (seven stones)

Pittu garam( or seven stones), a very popular traditional game, not very common these days in urban areas., was once the most played game by the youngster in every street. A predefined area is occupied by two opposing teams of equal numbers. A circle is drawn in between in which 7 flat stones were kept one over the other forming a tower-like structure. The teams were divided as throwing and catching. The throwing team is given 3 attempts to throw a ball at the stone tower to dislodge it. Once dislodged, the catching team has to stop the opposing team from rebuilding the tower by hitting each member with the same ball. But the condition is that a player from catching a team cannot move while the ball is in his hand.