Lagori

Indian street game — knock down a stack of seven stones with a ball, then race to rebuild it while dodging thrown balls.

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What is Lagori?

Lagori (also Satoliya or Pittu) is a traditional Indian street game where two teams take turns knocking down a stack of seven flat stones with a soft ball from a set distance. The team who knocks them down then races to rebuild the pile while the fielding team tries to hit them with the ball to stop them. The World Lagori Federation began international championships in 2015.

Quick facts

Category

Traditional & Cultural Sports

Type

Team sport

Players

6–20

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇮🇳 India

Estimated origin

Ancient South Asia — a staple of Indian street play for centuries

Olympic

No

Popularity

regional

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified