K Raju, who teaches silambam alongside Manigandan, shares their approach to accessibility. “We teach silambam to students from government schools for free but charge Rs 300 per month from others ...

DHARMAPURI: In the twilight of the 18th century, as the British Empire tightened its grip on India, a shadow fell upon the ancient martial art of silambam. Fearing the prowess of skilled Tamil ...