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020			_a9780143465300
037			_cPurchased _nPrism Books, Kadavanthra
041			_aEnglish
082			_a796.334954 _bSAN/SA
100			_aSandeep Menon
245			_aSACRED GROUNDS _b: Journey Through People's Footfall in India
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260			_aHaryana _bPenguin Books _c2025
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500			_aStories of the Players, Communities, Tournaments & Traditions that Keep Indian Football Alive WINNER OF THE 2025 EKAMRA SPORTS LITERATURE FESTIVAL SPECIAL JURY AWARD Khep, 7s and Basti Football in India is alive and kicking! Not because of a few famous clubs and the top competitions, but because of the regional tournaments, local heroes and the people who keep football culture alive. The hugely popular Khep games in Kolkata, the hotly contested 7s league in Kerala, the many Basti tournaments in Meghalaya—all of these have kept the ball rolling. And that’s not all. Be it in hilly Mizoram and Nagaland, amidst the lush greens of Punjab, the sandy beaches of Thoothoor in Tamil Nadu or the fabled villages of Goa—football holds a special place in the hearts of many. Sacred Grounds is an attempt to tell the stories of the many unique Indian football cultures. It is an effort to shine a spotlight on local heroes and other names lost in history or restricted to certain silos, to narrate their fables and myths, and archive their unknown and forgotten stories. It explores the history, folklore, terrain and culture of different corners of India through the prism of football, using the sporting culture and values to reflect the society and its people.
650			_aArts & recreation
650			_aRecreation, sports, and performing arts
650			_aAthletic and outdoor sports and games
650			_aBall sports Inflated ball driven by the foot
650			_aSoccer, Association football
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