Mailing Address:
World Silambam
25, Jalan USJ 1/25,
USJ 1 Subang Jaya,
47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
By email: secretary@silambam.org.in
WORLD SILAMBAM DAY is celebrated on 22 November every year (during Karthigai month), and the Silambam Day festival will take place from November 18-24, preferably on a Sunday to allow for maximum participation, as declared by the World Silambam Association during its 2014 General Assembly at the National Sports Institute.
WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY is an annual event celebrated on 20 November every year, to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly on November 20, 1959. Silambam has followed this celebration since 2022.
IGF Governance Forum 2018
World Silambam Association as the Civil Society participated in Internet Governance Forum (IGF) held in UNESCO Paris, France (IMG1).
International Research and Development
World Silambam Association (WSA) participated in UIA Roundtable Thailand for international work development and dissemination work for the community, arts, culture, technology, and education. (IMG1)
Kuttu Varisai (also referred as 'hand silambam')
Unarmed component of silambam, also known as kuttu varisai (Tamil: குத்துவரிசை). First attested in Sangam literature of the 1st centuries BC, the term translates as "punching sequence", from kuttu (punch) and varisai (order). Techniques incorporate striking, grappling, throws and locks.
Silambam
Silambam or Silambattam is the Traditional Arts of Tamil Nadu, South India and practised by Tamil community worldwide. In Tamil, the word silambam refers to rattan staff as the main weapon used in this style. Indian Traditional Arts Silambam Home of World Silambam Association.
Varma Kalai
The ancient indian art of Varma Kalai from literature / scriptures, using elements of nature and using pressure points / puncture of specific part of body surface to get required affect.
Traditional Yoga
Yoga of Himalaya Mountain (North India) traditional multi-style. Yoga trainings in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Kriyas (cleansing process), Pranayama, Mantra, Raja Yoga (with Meditation) and many more.
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.
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 yearWORLD 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.
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 yearWORLD 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