Tuesday 25 January 2022

Tricolor Sikku Kolam

Tricolor Sikku Kolam
A Sikku Kolam with Tricolor's. This was drawn by me for Amrit Mahotsav conducted by Government of India for Celebrating 75th Indian Independence Day! Proud to be an Indian!

Thursday 20 January 2022

Padi Kolam

Padi Kolam
A Padi Kolam with wet rice flour. Today is Thai Velli and SankashtiChathurthi. 
Bhakti Ganapati is one of the Ganapati in 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. He is pure white in colour, shines lika a full Moon. He is depicted as Chaturbuja (with four arms) holding mango, coconut, a cup with Payasam and banana. Those who worship Bhakti Ganapati will be blessed with happiness and prosperity.

Monday 17 January 2022

Line Kolam/ Dotted kolam

Dotted kolam/ Line Kolam
A simple 11-6 dotted kolam for ThaiPoosam.
This is a day of prayer's and penance to Lord Muruga. On this day Goddess Parvati gave 'Vel' or Spear so that he could vanquish demon Soorapadman. 
This rangoli is from my Kolam notebook.

Thursday 13 January 2022

Pongal Kolam / Sikku Kolam

Pongal kolam
Happy Pongal to all!
Majority of Indian festival's are inclined towards nature and agricultural. Special significance to Hindu Mythology and considered auspicious. Farmers worship the Sun Lord, Mother Earth,  Cows, etc on this auspicious day, A Harvest festival.
A simple Sikku Pot kolam is created by me with 5-3 dots. Decorated with Shikku Villaku / diyas.
A Rangoli with bright colours.

Wednesday 12 January 2022

Rangoli/ Freehand Kolam

Rangoli
Day-29 Marghazhi kolam
Happy Vaikuntha Ekadashi to all!
Let us all pray to Lord Vishu on this day of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. It is believed that 'Gates of Heaven' / Vaikuntha Vaasal are open. It is also believed that encircling the temple is known as VAIKUNTHA VAASAL.

Tuesday 11 January 2022

Rangoli (Madhubani Style)

Rangoli (Madhubani Style design)
Day-28 Marghazhi kolam
Rangoli with Freehand Madhubani Style. Sun is one of the important elements in Madhubani Style, the bond with nature. With double lines, concentric circles and intricate designs.

Monday 10 January 2022

Padi Kolam (Kudaravalli)

Padi Kolam (Kudaravalli)
Day-27 Marghazhi kolam
A special Padi Kolam for Kudaravalli. Kudaravalli is celebrated on the 27th day of Marghazhi month. On this day Lord Narayana blessed Sri Andal with Thiru Kalyanam. 

Wednesday 5 January 2022

Sikku/ Chikku kolam (Puja Mandap design)

Sikku/ Chikku Kolam (Puja Mandap Design)
Day-22 Marghazhi kolam
A Sikku Kolam with 9-1 straight dots.
Dot pattern- 9-1straight dots, 9-3 on both sides, extra 4 dots. This is to form a mandap shape. This is my own creation.

Tuesday 4 January 2022

Dotted kolam/ Line Kolam (Meenakshi Kolam)

Line Kolam/ Dotted kolam ( Meenakshi Kolam)
Day-21 Marghazhi kolam
Dotted kolam/ Line Kolam with 5-1 straight dots. This kolam is also call as Meenakshi Kolam.
This is from my Kolam notebook.