Narayan Guru Talim

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Established by Dattatray Mujumdar, in house of Mujumdar no Wada at Raopura area, Narayan Guru Talim was registered as full-fledged akhada in 1880, during the rule of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.

Mujumdar was a fitness enthusiast & were famous in those years as he had written Vyayam Kosh that too of 10 Volumes & of 4 different languages. This is so called biggest encyclopedia on Indian sports & physical exercises.

The akhada trained youngsters in different Indian sports. The akhada still provides training in malkhambh, wrestling etc. Currently Akhada also acts as modern Gym, which is now set with modern equipment.

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