Pehlwan an form of Indian wrestling, these pictures were taken around New Delhi,India and are a colony of wrestlers.

A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan (also spelled pahlwan in Persian, champion, literally a Parthian).

Generally speaking, Hindu teachers of wrestling are known as guru and Muslim teachers ustad.

The Indian wrestling form has undergone several changes in both the nomenclature and training methodologies through the ages. The more prominent influences include the introduction of Persian nomenclature and western training methods.

Wrestling competitions, known as Dangals, held at village levels, have their own rules which vary from place to place. Usually, a win is awarded by decision from the panel of judges, knockout, stoppage or submission.

The sport is popular in both India and Pakistan