How to Play Chowka Bara (5 House) | Ashta Chamma, Dayakattam, Katte Mane Rules & Tutorial

Master the ancient Indian board game Chowka Bara (5x5 board) in this step-by-step tutorial! Whether you call it Ashta Chamma, Dayakattam, Katte Mane, or Thaayam, the rules of this classic strategy game are easy to learn and perfect for family fun. 📌 What you will learn: Setting up the 5-house board and using cowrie shells (Kavade). How to move pawns and enter the inner squares. Rules for "hitting" or "cutting" opponent pawns. Strategy tips to reach the center square (Home) first. This game is the traditional precursor to Ludo and is part of the Pachisi family of games. If you're looking for a Chowka Bara 5 house tutorial in English, this is the complete guide! #ChowkaBara #AshtaChamma #Dayakattam #IndianBoardGames #TraditionalGames #HowToPlay