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Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D G .. kesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video

Viswanathan Anand shows off dance skills with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi; see video


Published on 2025-01-15 04:45:20 - Firstpost
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  • Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. And the icing on the cake was the legend and his disciples shaking a leg while clad in traditional veshtis.

The article from FirstPost discusses a unique celebration involving Indian chess grandmasters Viswanathan Anand, D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi, who came together to perform a traditional Pongal dance. This event was captured in a video that has since gone viral, showcasing the chess players in a light-hearted and cultural context. The dance was part of the Pongal festivities, a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, where these players have roots. The video not only highlights their chess prowess but also their cultural engagement, bringing a sense of joy and unity among fans and the chess community. The article also touches on the significance of Pongal and how these grandmasters, known for their strategic minds, embraced this cultural tradition, thereby promoting Indian culture on a global stage.

Read the Full Firstpost Article at:
[ https://www.firstpost.com/sports/viswanathan-anand-d-gukesh-r-praggnanandhaa-vidit-gujrathi-pongal-dance-watch-video-13853014.html ]
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