NE SPORTS BUREAU
CHENNAI, JUNE 29
With an aim to preserve and propagate the ancient martial arts, Silambam, as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and to Commemorate 75 Years of Independence an event – on the theme “Cultural Pride” – “Performance Of Silambam” was organised on Wednesday at the Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Income Tax Headquarters in Chennai.
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and to commemorate 75 Years of Independence, an event was organised today(28.06.23) at Income tax Office, 121, M.G.Road, Chennai on the theme “Cultural Pride” – Performance of Silambam.(1/3)@incometaxindia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/wkXzw0KK86
— Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry (@tn_incometax) June 28, 2023
It was held at the office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry at Income Tax Office, 121, M.G. Road, Chennai-34.
The Silambam has its roots in the State of TN in South India. It is a martial art which is mainly based on weapons, being a stick. Nearly 20 Students from Swami Vivekanda Silamaba Koodam Trust performed various forms of SILAMBAM.(2/3)@IncomeTaxIndia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/rGtC19g0VT
— Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry (@tn_incometax) June 28, 2023
“The Silambam has its roots in the State of Tamil Nadu in South India. It is a martial art which is mainly based on weapons, being a stick. Nearly 20 students from ‘Swami Vivekananda Silamba Koodam Trust’ performed various forms of Silambam like Single/Double Stick Silambam, Maan Kombu Silambam, Chakrabanam, Velkambu, Surul, Kathi Fight and Fire Silambam,” says a release.
Senior Officers and Officials of the Department graced the occasion.