

Bengal started its remarkable journey in Kalaripayattu since 2012 under the guidance of Gurukkal Parash Kumar Mishra, Honourable State Secretary of Kalaripayattu Association of Bengal. Kalaripayattu is the world's most ancient Martial Arts which was founded by Lord Parashuram (7th Avatar of lord Vishnu). It was established in kerela in between (600 BCE -300 CE). With the practice under several gurukkals, Bengal Players got the opportunity to prove themselves as champions in their 1st Kalaripayattu championship in the year 2014 at Kerela. The association was affiliated under Kalaripayattu Federation of India. In the year 2023 we got the chance to be a part of Indian Kalarippayattu Federation. Kalaripayattu Association of Bengal is now affiliated to Indian Kalarippayattu Federation. It's Recognised by - Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The Kalari Players of Bengal have also participated in 38th National Games 2025 Uttarakhand under the supervision of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Bengal Olympics Association (BOA) and Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar (KIYG) under the supervision of Sports Authority of India (SAI).
