The archaic gyms of Varanasi are still buzzing with activity in the mornings as youngsters come here to wrestle in the mid pits and work out with age-old weights. The wrestling rinks have mud that is brought from nearby villages and mixed with turmeric, curd and neem to infuse it with therapeutic properties.
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