Traditional Indian Board Game – Paramapadam (Moksha Patam)

1 Single Fold Game Board) 18" x 18" - Traditional Paramapadam game . Comes with a pair of brass daikattai ( as seen in the pic) and 4 game pawns.

About the game:

Traditional Indian Board Game – Paramapadam (Moksha Patam)
Ages: 8+
Number of players: 2-4
“Be good and go up—make mistakes and slide down. The goal is to reach the top and win! It’s exciting, easy to play, and perfect for family time.”
Enjoy this handmade version of Paramapadam, a cultural board game inspired by the journey of life. Featuring snakes and ladders, this game teaches values while offering fun for families and kids. Ideal for gifting, festivals, or adding a traditional touch to your collection. Easy to play, rich in meaning, and beautifully crafted. The snakes also signify one’s distractions, desires, greed etc. which may pull one down. The Paramapadham or the Snake and Ladder shows us the kind of life that we choose and lead. Some of it is based on chance, others give you the awareness in life to come out of all struggles and in order to come out of it we need the Guru’s guidance and the God’s grace.
Usually in South India during a Vaikunta Ekadashi day, people stay up the whole night and to stay awake they play paramapadham. The objective of the play is to stay up the whole night being completely aware to reach the feet of the God or a higher plane of self-realization.
The game is based on life’s journey, where players move forward by doing good and fall back when they make mistakes. The goal is to reach the top square, which stands for moksha—freedom and peace. The board has ladders that help you climb up and snakes that pull you down, just like the ups and downs of life. Rolling the dice brings excitement, surprises, and lessons with every turn. It’s a great way to bond with loved ones while learning about values and choices. More than just winning, Paramapadam is about enjoying the journey and learning along the way.

Whether you love traditional games or want something meaningful for your collection, this is a beautiful choice.