World Silambam
GOVERNING BODY FOR SILAMBAM

Preserving Intangible Indian Traditional Arts, Culture, Sport, and Education Around the World.

© World Silambam
Video Content: On 28-29 December 2019, Silambam India Association (National team - India) performed Indian traditional arts, cultural show, and sports tournament. Both men and women (including children and youth) have participated in this glorious 2nd. National Level event held in Karnataka, India.


World Silambam Day commemorated on 17 November 2023 for Silambam Day origin Posters 1
World Silambam Day commemorated on 17 November 2023 for Silambam Day origin Posters 1
Image: Event in several Tamil Nadu districts and children walking together to perform silambam showcase (organized by Silambam India Association).

WORLD SILAMBAM DAY
celebrated on 22 November every year

WORLD SILAMBAM DAY is observed on 22 November (denotes 22.11) during the Karthigai month of light festival (month which is closely related to the ancient history of Silambam creation), and it was declared by the World Silambam Association (WSA) during Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2014.
உலக சிலம்பம் தினம் ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் நவம்பர் 22 (குறித்த தேதி 22.11) - சிலம்பம் உருவாக்கப்பட்ட வரலாறு தொடர்பான மாதம் கார்த்திகை மாதத்தில் நிர்ணயிக்கப்பட்டது. 2014 ஆண்டு பொதுக் கூட்டத்தின் போது உலக சிலம்பம் சங்கத்தால் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது.

WORLD SILAMBAM FESTIVAL starts from 18 November to 24 November during Karthigai month.
ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் நவம்பர் 18 முதல் நவம்பர் 24 வரை சிலம்பம் திருவிழா கொண்டாடப்படும்.

What is the reason and History of World Silambam Day celebration?

World Silambam Day also reminds us of the auspiciousness of Karthigai month (the light festival month), which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is Lord Murugan's birth month.

This auspicious month of Karthigai (festival of lamps) is the primary cause or root in Indian mythology as the six celestial nymphs who reared the six babies in the Saravana river pool which later Goddess Parvathy united the six forms of Murugan, whose consequences in the future led to Silambam being taught to Sage Agastya. While on his way to Vellimalai, Agastya discussed Hindu philosophy with an old man he met, said to be Lord Murugan in disguise. The old man taught him about kundalini yoga and how to focus prana through the body's nadis (channels). Agastya practiced this method of meditation and eventually compiled three texts on palm leaves based on the god's teachings. One of these texts was the Kampu Sutra (Staff Classic), which was said to record advanced fighting theories in verse. These poems and the art they described were allegedly passed on to other Siddhas of the Agastmuni akhara (Agastya school of fighting) and eventually formed the basis of the Silambam.

Why World Silambam Day celebrated?

World Silambam Day is an annual event celebrated by Silambam participants with their parents or families, Silambam practitioners, and Silambam students around the world every year to promote a healthy lifestyle, give hope and courage to people, especially the young (children and youth), through the Indian traditional arts and sport of Silambam. It also helps enrich the lifestyle, create prosperity between communities, and remind everyone about safeguarding the essence of Indian Traditional Arts, Sports, and Culture.

Who can join World Silambam Day?

Every year, Silambam participants with their parents or families, Silambam practitioners, Silambam students, and anyone with a passion for protecting traditional art or culture from any country in the world can join or participate in World Silambam Day.


World Children Day celebrated on 20 November every year by silambam in India, Malaysia and Singapore poster image 1
World Children's Day celebrated on 20 November every year for Children Day worldwide.
Image: Event in several Tamil Nadu districts for children active participation in support for World Children's Day (organized by team India).

WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY
celebrated on 20 November every year

WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY is observed on 20 November every year to honour of children all over the world. It's a celebration to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 1959. World Silambam Association (WSA), Silambam Asia, Silambam India Association, and several other Silambam organizations announced plans to celebrate World Children's Day every year for the Silambam community starting in 2022.

In every country, Silambam organizations or Silambam clubs will conduct several activities or events for children in Silambam traditional arts or Silambam sports during World Children's Day. Children's Day, the date of which varies or differs by country.

WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY is observed on the following dates and days:

- 20 November 2022 (Sunday) Completed
- 20 November 2023 (Monday)
- 20 November 2024 (Wednesday)
- 20 November 2025 (Thursday)
- 20 November 2026 (Friday)
- 20 November 2027 (Saturday)
- 20 November 2028 (Monday)
- 20 November 2029 (Tuesday)
- 20 November 2030 (Wednesday)




Ministry of Home Affairs (JPPM)

Ministry approval Reg. No.: PPM-002-10-12062018
since 12 June 2018, to conduct Silambam programs and activities using the name of "World Silambam Association" at National, and International Level.

Status: APPROVED


Ministry of Education

Ministry approval Reg. No. KPM.600-4/2/15 Jld.3(37)
since 24 October 2019, for World Silambam Association (WSA) to conduct National Extra-Curriculum programs for Government Schools.

Status: APPROVED


Malaysia External Trade Development (MATRADE)

Ministry approval Reg. ID No.544905
since January 2019, to conduct Training, Development, Research, and Governance.

Status: APPROVED


United Nations SDGs

Partnering for United Nations UN-SDGs (#SDGAction 27567)
by World Silambam Association (WSA), Silambam Asia, Silambam India Association initiative for schools, education institutions and community work in the Indian Traditional Arts - 5R (Research, Revive, Rejuvenate, Restore and Retention) programs.

Status: ON TRACK


United Nations Global Compact

Since 24 October 2018, World Silambam Association (WSA) and Silambam Asia has made annual communication and dissemination with support from United Nations Global Compact for Indian Traditional Arts - 5R (Research, Revive, Rejuvenate, Restore and Retention). Next COE report due on 26 October 2022.

Status: ACTIVE


Women and Sports (Brighton Declaration)

World Silambam Association (WSA) has signed Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport on 10 April 2021.

Status: DECLARATION SIGNED


Union of International Associations (UIA)

UIA Org ID: XM6718
World Silambam Association (WSA) active annual participation in the International events and Round Tables, sharing/gathering essential information and dissemination work for community worldwide, especially for children, youth, rural people, tribes, illiterate and poverty group - which basic knowledge need to reach.

Status: MEMBER


ICSSPE Sports Science Education

World Silambam Association (WSA) Reg. No. pm20019
to became official member of "International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education" (ICSSPE) in Germany.

Status: MEMBER


FIEP Physical Education and Sports

World Silambam Association (WSA) registered as member with "Federation Internationale D'Education Physique" (FIEP) in Slovakia.

Status: MEMBER


GAAPSF Sports

World Silambam Association (WSA) and Silambam Asia, became official member of General Association of Asia Pacific Sports Federations (GAAPSF) in 2019 and ready for International Sports, Championship, Exhibitions and ESports for the future.

Status: MEMBER


TAFISA Sport for All

World Silambam Association (WSA) Reg. No. MY-SP-001
to became recognized member of "The Association For International Sport for All" (TAFISA) in Germany.

Status: MEMBER