This Margazhi morning sent me into a state of nostalgia as I drew a simple ezhai kolam in my apartment corridor. It brought back all those fond times and tiny tales told to me by family elders during ...

Pongal 2026 celebrations begin with Bhogi and beautifully drawn kolams that symbolise renewal and positivity. From simple patterns to traditional styles, kolams set the festive tone. Explore inspiring ...

It all started with a simple kolam (rangoli). On December 29, seven youngsters, mostly girls, assembled on the popular Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai and started to draw rangoli designs on the road.

“I remember my grandmother telling me that when independent India was announced, women of Madras decorated entire roads in Triplicane and Mylapore with large kolams to celebrate,” says Chennai-based ...

Surya Pongal 2026 marks the heart of the harvest celebration, where kolam designs reflect gratitude, light, and renewal. Thoughtfully drawn patterns set the festive mood at home. Explore inspiring ...