What is the use of Silambam?
Silambam is a good form of cardio workout that improves blood circulation and heart function. Burns calories, helps in weight reduction and shaping of body. Relieves mental stress, laziness and fatigue. Improves body flexibility and reflexive movement of joints and muscles.
Who is the father of Silambam?
Development of this art at the time of sieges and king About 5000 years age, Sieges age shier, a great devotee of lord Muruga, the Tamil god, lived in the hills of Pothigai in Thirunelveli District, which is situated in Tamilnadu in south India. It is said that it was Agasthiar who invented this art of Silambam.
How is Silambam played?
It’s an ancient weapon-based martial art. The word Silambam etymologically means “staff from the hills” with the word meaning of “Silam” being “hills” and “Kambu” being “staff or sticks”. The game is usually played on an even hard surface where the players use a bamboo stick with its length equivalent to their heights.
How many steps are there in Silambam?
There are sixteen of them among which four are very important. Footwork patterns are the key aspects of silambam. Traditionally, the masters first teach kaaladi for a long time before proceeding to kuttu varisai or unarmed combat.
Who is the world champion in Silambam?
World champion on a mission: Chennai student Kowshik Palanisamy wants to revive Silambam in city. “Silambam is inseparable from me — I swing whenever I’m overwhelmed and also when I’m gloomy; it completes me,” says Kowshik Palanisamy who won the third World Silambam Championships held in China on February 20, 2018.
Who invented silambattam the martial art of Tamil Nadu?
It is said that it was Agasthiar who invented this art of Silambam. Later on the chera, Chozha and Pandiya kings introduced this art in their warfare and made it compulsory for all the soldiers in the five wings of their military.