A Kolam and a Rangoli
Every month we will see
one colorful Rangoli and a line pattern Kolam in our newsletter!
The art of Kolam is known throughout
The Kolam
symbolizes happiness and prosperity. Insects and birds feed on the rice flour
used for drawing the traditional Kolam at the entrance
of houses. The geometric pattern of the Kolam
and the bright red border or kaavi enclosing it are
also believed to prevent evil and undesirable elements from entering the
houses. Since one has to bend down to make the pattern, it brings about an
improvement in the digestive system and reproductive organs and also serves as
an overall stretching exercise for the body in the morning.
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