‘Game boards’ carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure
Rock carvings in Kerala's Kasaragod district show six board-like patterns similar to traditional Manjadippala or Kadippala games, suggesting people may have played recreational games millennia ago. Archaeologists caution that the age and function of the markings remain uncertain, and call for scientific dating and further research to confirm their antiquity, purpose and cultural significance.