Varanasi Gada
This is a collection of Gada Mace photographs I took during my many visits to the Akharas of Varanasi.
Colours of the Akharas
The Varanasi Gada is made in all shapes, sizes and weights, they are painted in the colours of the respective Akharas that they belong to. Some are made from concrete and others are made from stone. The handles are generally made from bamboo, and metal pipe for Gadas made with a metalhead, usually very heavy.
Gada Mace Construction
The CONCRETE Gada is made using the traditional CLAY POT method. The head of the Gada is held in position by wooden wedges, this method is known to come apart. It is strongly recommended that metal anchors are fitted to the handle, and then pushed into the wet concrete for security. This is explained in detail in the instructions. For more information about making your own Gada the traditional way, see the link below.
Instructions to make your Own Traditional Gada Mace
Scindia Akhara – Gada Mace
Scindia Akhara – Gada Store Room
Scindia Akhara – Gada Store Room 2
Ogornat Akhara – Gada Mace
Kaali Baari Akhara – Gada Mace
Shri Hanuman Ji Akhara – Gada Mace
Tulsi Akhara – Gada Mace
Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Especially like the videos.
Thanks for commenting, I am very happy you like the videos.
Thanks for commenting, I am very happy you like the videos. All the best.
Tremendously interesting, informative and applicable. This years tour really brought out a lot of helpful information and you shared with a lot of groups you knowledge and experiences. great job!
Hi Russ, Thanks for your comment. My tour of Iran was really full on visiting Zurkhaneh and many historical and cultural sites. I have a lot of video and will be posting as time allows, I plan to finish India first and then move on to Iran. Already thinking that I have to come back to Hawaii and see you and Paul Imada next year. My very best wishes to Jan, your boys and yourself. All the best. Paul
Paul,
Thanks for the Videos. I am learning the Indian clubs as best I can to help cure my torn rotator
cuff. Am in the process of making a few Gadas in light weight. The instructions are great!
Will be painting them as soon as the concrete hs dried.
Can’t wate to see the new videos as they are available. Thanks again and keep up the good
work!
Hi Dale, I hope that your torn rotator cuff is on the mend. Please keep me posted on how you get on with rehab using Indian Clubs.
Great to hear that you are making Gadas. What weights have you made? I have learnt a lot about using the Gada on my last trip, and I think that one of the most important points is not to go heavy until you have completely mastered the movements, please consider this in view of your injury. I have recorded an enormous amount of video during my recent trip and will post as time allows.
All the best.
Paul
Paul, Sorry about the delayed response. I am taking it really slow with the torn rotator cuff. My son Roger came up to Michigan from Ohio (Atomic Athletic) to show me some stretching exercises as not to do any damage to the sholder.
I have finished the Gadas including the paint jobs. They weigh 23.3 lbs, 17.9 lbs, and 15.2lbs . Roger took the 2 heaviest back to Ohio and I kept the 15.2 pounder.
I have pictures but am having trouble posting them. Can this be done here?
The best to you , Dale
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Hi Dale,
Thank you for the pictures of your Gadas, they look great. I am sure you will get a lot of pleasure from singing the one you plan to keep. Please take baby steps when you start, a few swings each way, and remember to change your hands. Right over left, and left over right. All the best with you rehab. Paul