From Camera to Combat Stick: How a Chennai Photographer Rediscovered His Childhood Passion for Silambam
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- •S. Singarayer, a 49-year-old freelance photographer in Chennai, rediscovered his childhood passion for Silambam and now teaches the martial art.
- •Singarayer started Silambam classes in Villivakkam and RBI Quarters in Kilpauk, with his daughter Sharoni assisting him.
- •He completed a one-year Silambam certification course from the Government College of Fine Arts in Egmore under a Tamil Nadu government initiative.
- •Singarayer charges ₹500 per month for classes and offers free training to those in need.
- •The Government College of Fine Arts offers weekend folk arts courses, including Silambam, with no age restrictions for enrollment.
Chennai’s eclectic cultural landscape has witnessed an unusual yet inspiring transition: a freelance photographer turning into a Silambam coach. At 49, S. Singarayer, a resident of Thiruvarur and now settled in Chennai, has carved a unique niche for himself by merging two distinct passions—photography and the ancient Tamil martial art of Silambam. What began as a nostalgic revisit to his childhood hobby has now evolved into a dedicated teaching role, with Singarayer conducting two regular Silambam classes in Villivakkam and RBI Quarters in Kilpauk.