Welcome to Houston’s Hub for Indian arts
Silambam Houston, recognized as a ‘Houston Cultural Treasure’ is Houston’s premiere Indian arts organization, committed to promoting the Indian arts traditions that we cherish, building a multicultural audience that appreciates these beautiful art forms, passing on the culture, history and artistry of these traditions to the next generation, and empowering emerging artists to find pathways to professionalism.
Registration for Arts Year 2025-2026 is now open - click here!
We now offer Mohiniattam classes at our Pearland location, Hindustani and Sitar classes at our Heights location, and Tabla classes at both locations!
Our annual student showcase, Pragati Maarga, was held on June 22, 2025, and featured close to 120 performers in various Indian arts disciplines!.
Our Miller Outdoor Theater performance of Kindred SOUL: The Legacy of King and Gandhi - an exploration of the lives and philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, in collaboration with Community Music Center Houston and celebrated vocalist Christina Wells - was a huge success! See highlights.
We will be presenting several students in their Ranga Praveshams (solo dance debuts) over the next few weeks! Stay tuned on our social media to learn more about each of these young artists.
Silambam is proud to be recognized as a Houston Cultural Treasure by BIPOC Arts Network and Fund, as part of a national initiative of the Ford Foundation!







SUPPORT THE ARTS
Your support helps us continue our mission to preserve and promote Indian arts. Whether through corporate sponsorships or individual contributions, you can play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of artists.