Ezhai Kolam (Rangoli)

In Tamil Nadu, kolam is an intrinsic part of the culture. It is a rangoli made using the very basic elements of design, dots and lines. An Ezhai Kolam is one that is made of 'steps' and geometric shapes. This particular ezhai kolam is a 'maa kolam', that is, it is made out of wet rice powder as opposed to the general dry mix.

A Maa Kolam, especially one that is outlined with the red kaavi is often indicative of a special occasion or festival in the household.

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