tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56864605348166947182024-03-05T07:42:10.918-08:00Simple Rangoli Kolam Collections by KayalIndian, South Indian, Festival - Rangoli & Kolam CollectionsKayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-11834930921084282852016-12-19T05:40:00.001-08:002016-12-19T05:41:16.732-08:00Margazhi Special 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Special kolam for margazhi month. 9 to 5 interlaced dots. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-37836319435518870182016-02-22T22:18:00.003-08:002016-08-25T11:19:28.471-07:00Kolam - a daily mathematical activity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Kolam is not just an art but actually a science of vibration pattern
which was discovered by Indians thousands of years ago and been made a
part of the culture for spiritual, aesthetic & scientific purposes.<br />
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A kolam is a geometrical drawing composed of curved loops drawn around a grid pattern of dots. It is sometimes called Rangoli and can be very elaborate and colorful. Kolams originated about 2500 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization and are believed to help bring wealth and prosperity to the home or business.<br />
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Kolam are thought to bestow prosperity to homes. Every morning millions of women draw kolams on the ground with white rice powder. This was done so that crows, squirrels, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">ants</span> may all eat the rice flour from the kolam.<br />
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The kolam is a free hand drawing and a traditional form of art. These
designs are believed to produce positive cosmic forces which will
improve the lot of people who <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">dwell</span> in the house. We can also interpret it in the modern <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">context</span>
as a sign of welcome to all people who come to the house. They denote a
prayer <b> let there be happiness & cheerfulness when anybody steps
into the house.</b><br />
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Advantages of this Art:<br />
1. Improves our math ability <br />
2. Good exercise <br />
3. Stress relieving activity<br />
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<b>Beautiful rangoli design</b><br />
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Look wise it make seem simple, but it takes hours and hours of efforts
to minutely draw this sleek design. This is a very efficient piece of
work with sharp curves and circles. It uses but more efforts
and time. It looks elegant because of sleek design. One can even beautify this design with colors and
diyas to brighten its look! </div>
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Simple and small design rangoli<br />
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Using small variations we can create simple and attractive rangoli. Today Rangoli is done not only as a part of the tradition, but also as a form of art. There are many variations of Rangoli and it is done using various ingredients and objects, the most common being colors and flower petals. Rangolis hold a unique stand in our society. Rangoli is an Indian tradition which is followed since ages. People
belonging to a different creed, castes and religions follow this
tradition.</div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-38409090197162360112016-02-16T09:31:00.001-08:002016-03-08T22:14:43.065-08:00Small rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Simple and small design rangoli<br />
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Using small variations we can create simple and attractive rangoli. Today Rangoli is done not only as a part of the tradition, but also as a form of art. There are many variations of Rangoli and it is done using various ingredients and objects, the most common being colors and flower petals. Rangolis hold a unique stand in our society. Rangoli is an Indian tradition which is followed since ages. People
belonging to a different creed, castes and religions follow this
tradition.</div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-20295621325504389642015-10-09T22:05:00.001-07:002016-08-25T11:21:30.678-07:00Speciality of Margazhi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary">Margazhi
month is one of the special month for the Hindu people and also for the
everyone. There are lots of special things and festivals in the month
of Margazhi.</span></big></span><br />
<span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary"> </span></big></span><span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary"> </span></big></span><span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary"><span style="display: inline-block;"><span itemprop="summary">Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita </span></span>that his month is <i><b>Margazhi</b> </i>from which one can imagine the beauty and sanctity of this month. In the early morning of <b>Margazhi </b>temples are opened earlier than other months. Poojas are conducted specially.</span></big></span><br />
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<span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary">The
month is also noted for its numerous music concerts. Another main
feature of this month is beautiful rangoli/kolam drawn on entrance of
houses and temples. The margazhi month is supposed to be sacred from all
ascpects. This it is rendered to the God himself in aim of attaining
prosperity and blessings, hoping god showers with all good luck. God
surely listens to our prayers in this month.</span></big></span><br />
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<span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary"><span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDescription"><span itemprop="articleBody">In the Margazhi month the Upanyasam is also very famous. In the upanyasam a great person who knows everything about the <i><b>Mahabharatha, Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita</b></i> etc will explain in the poetic format to the people and the people will also be very much interested in knowing more about the <i><b>Upanyasam in Margazhi month</b></i>. </span></span></span></big></span><br />
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<span style="display: inline-block;"><big><span itemprop="summary">The Climatic conditions in the Margazhi month will be excellent so that people will enjoy it to greater extent.</span></big></span><br />
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Simple south indian <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/2015/10/speciality-of-margazhi.html" target="_blank">margazhi</a> <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">rangoli.</a><br />
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<span>Kolam also known as Rangoli, is a dainty floor painting, which is an integral part of South Indian tradition. The Margazhi month is also noted for its numerous music concerts. Another main feature of this month is beautiful rangoli/kolam drawn on entrance of houses and temples. The margazhi month is supposed to be sacred from all aspects. This it is rendered to the God himself in aim of attaining prosperity and blessings, hoping god showers with all good luck. God surely listens to our prayers in this month.</span><br />
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<span>Competitions are conducted by Newspapers and TV channels during this margazhi month to find out best Kolam in locality.</span></div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-90505777921752154062015-01-08T00:35:00.002-08:002016-03-08T22:05:40.289-08:00Simple Margazhi kolam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/2015/10/speciality-of-margazhi.html" target="_blank">Marghazhi</a> <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">rangoli</a> with dotted lines.<br />
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Margazhi month(From Dec 16 to Jan 14) is special month in tamil
calender.Specially dedicated to God. Day time is short and night time is
long. In tamil tradition all women awake before sun rise and draw
different kolangal in front of the house. Kolangal with full of colors
in front of the house is symbol of welcoming God to home. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-50901162659371070042015-01-06T02:48:00.000-08:002016-03-08T22:05:24.499-08:00Margazhi kolam1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/2015/10/speciality-of-margazhi.html" rel="" target="_blank">Margazhi</a> <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">kolam </a>with lotus design.<br />
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The free hand kolam above is a lotus design with eight lotus pointing outside with a floral design in centre. The
rangoli design is drawn using double lines.If we add colors to this rangoli it will look beautiful.</div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-44011627974932725692012-02-21T06:24:00.002-08:002016-03-08T21:21:57.237-08:00Rangoli1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Free hand rangoli design that can be made by beginners too. The rangoli design is tricky but easy to draw. Mango, peacock, dove, butterfly and many other fruits and birds can be drawn using own creativity. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-63982683767681240832012-02-21T06:23:00.001-08:002016-03-07T23:59:47.782-08:00Pongal Kolam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The traditional form of Rangoli made use of designs and motifs based on
nature, such as mango, creepers, flowers, swans, peacocks, etc. Even the
colors in the traditional art form were extracted from natural dyes,
like barks of trees, leaves, indigo, etc. However, the practice is not
much in use now. These days, synthetic dyes have more or less replaced
the natural dyes of the earlier times. The materials used in the Rangoli
patterns of today give either a very flat appearance or a 3-D effect.
Rangoli designs used presently include, geometrical patterns, the
swastika, lotus, trident, fish, conch shell, creepers, leaves, trees,
flowers, animals, etc. <br />
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Numerous households in the Indian subcontinent make use of Rangoli
designs for decorating the courtyard of their house. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-18830863907176053722012-02-16T23:39:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:59:00.408-08:00Colourful Rangoli2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TR622njQE2TpQsk0qwV3n5uEzyDcns46JdN4HuMIzq5K5SV58BjGQDJ4ZJsir5CouT2UwYiaMqwwsI4WPJN4aayckabewqh_ug38ZoBPubCmFAuZNR0MoHAlKakQSDdUf3qKn0AT32pV/s1600/DSC00576.JPG"><img alt="Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710007942749748466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TR622njQE2TpQsk0qwV3n5uEzyDcns46JdN4HuMIzq5K5SV58BjGQDJ4ZJsir5CouT2UwYiaMqwwsI4WPJN4aayckabewqh_ug38ZoBPubCmFAuZNR0MoHAlKakQSDdUf3qKn0AT32pV/s400/DSC00576.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Stylish rangoli design<br />
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Kolam is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the
country, mainly the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Hindus residing
in these parts make use of this art form on a large scale. The female
members of the house usually draw Kolam designs in front of their homes,
with the help of rice powder. One can also try colored powders used at home, like indigo and spices
like rawa, turmeric, rice flour, wheat flour, etc. Whatever design you
decide to draw, make sure that it is an unbroken line, with no gaps in
between. It is said that a broken line gives an opportunity to the evil
spirits to gain entry inside the home. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-46504419590171597622012-02-16T23:34:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:57:59.877-08:00Colourful Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy5S3sZXwXQERtXVWQcCp5-JmvOvoIWK5SXTs3z0h4c9iS0-VlowXV6MdvXo7Z76qfqLUu_9mBN-bAxiB6Fv8JUSZgdS_7FKFLYSVKQkfXimCpLxI6gNNMp68soInlEoIok9Z1KXOD6a9/s1600/DSC00551.JPG"><img alt="Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710005625114302114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy5S3sZXwXQERtXVWQcCp5-JmvOvoIWK5SXTs3z0h4c9iS0-VlowXV6MdvXo7Z76qfqLUu_9mBN-bAxiB6Fv8JUSZgdS_7FKFLYSVKQkfXimCpLxI6gNNMp68soInlEoIok9Z1KXOD6a9/s400/DSC00551.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Colourful rangoli for pongal occasion with flowers.<br />
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The ritual of drawing Rangoli patterns, a skill handed down from mother to daughter is considered an auspicious welcome sign. Women start their chores by drawing Rangoli
designs in front of the threshold, prayer area, courtyards, walls, and
in front of the sacred plant Tulasi. With this daily ritual, the women hope for the day to bring peace,
health, good luck, and prosperity. Like that
of a flower, its freshness is short lived. To the uninitiated, the
impermanence of the Rangoli art can be a candle in the wind. Once its
purpose is served, it is erased and the ritual is repeated with the same
intention and zeal.</div>
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Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-80795950053035093692012-02-16T23:29:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:56:39.952-08:00Lotus Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkZS7Er8LA7HwGtDTKxjK1HLMmB1HKN6E3-rJV8otYjhHi6RKL4mFp1ZSD4x7f8o69aBGIaOVuSqTzYtn5U-CXSPnmCSV41P6onJanO1FYdSYp97UMmUuigE3P4rZmB1fy3DYHtdAsqQ2/s1600/DSC00509.JPG"><img alt="Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710004474997794018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkZS7Er8LA7HwGtDTKxjK1HLMmB1HKN6E3-rJV8otYjhHi6RKL4mFp1ZSD4x7f8o69aBGIaOVuSqTzYtn5U-CXSPnmCSV41P6onJanO1FYdSYp97UMmUuigE3P4rZmB1fy3DYHtdAsqQ2/s400/DSC00509.JPG" style="display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Rangoli with multi lines and few colors.<br />
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Various day to day colored powders like indigo used for cloth staining, spices like turmeric,chilli, rice flour, flour of wheat etc. can be used. Powder colors can be simply mixed into the base or sometimes water is used to mix the colours & sandstone powder and then dried.Some fine filter mash (those used for flour or tea )is used to extarct the fine rangoli powder .Some artists can make the Rangoli which looks like a painting/ poster.(see the rangoli paintings in another post).Sprinkling powder by hand is a very laborious and difficult process but it gives immense pleasure to the artist after the completion of rangoli painting.<br />
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Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-16314406169061768832012-02-16T23:23:00.001-08:002016-03-07T23:56:48.344-08:00Multi lines Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGgBFcXBSo_jyJudKGqCBwqc6yBFxbIwLT4dCXEgRpi5wXfw9xQo1Y-NEAdaOF-Jywq8l8wSjrFj2Ouj7YXo7O1C8Yzd8e-wre09UrM06aVGW91PckFL3oYnqAoA28MpBuz2JWowQVN8H/s1600/DSC00508.JPG"><img alt="Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710002859393639410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGgBFcXBSo_jyJudKGqCBwqc6yBFxbIwLT4dCXEgRpi5wXfw9xQo1Y-NEAdaOF-Jywq8l8wSjrFj2Ouj7YXo7O1C8Yzd8e-wre09UrM06aVGW91PckFL3oYnqAoA28MpBuz2JWowQVN8H/s400/DSC00508.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Multi line lotus rangoli with simple design<br />
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Rangoli was one of the major decorations or embellishments in the
ancient times, but they have not lost their charm even in the modern
context. These traditional embellishments are still used in India on
various festivals and special occasions like marriages, birth
ceremonies, and so. At Diwali, Hindus draw bright Rangoli patterns to encourage the goddess Lakshmi to enter their homes. Rangoli were originally done in small patterns of about 2 foot square,
but now entire areas of floor can be covered in intricate designs, often
produced by first drawing gridlines in light chalk. </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-57265420004865141222012-02-16T23:18:00.001-08:002016-03-07T23:46:21.671-08:00Lotus Kolam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnev4uWnTggdLlZBW2TtjhIiORyEaG38qJT3xlyKt3avAbji0VlhlChPtOsbggdmd1NDBTryu4XELcXtwPcztAIFYd7edpggSGPl8d3ypXHDhzJZfAlfQzZsQAxWein-dSQSzCqUEJNkaO/s1600/DSC00506.JPG"><img alt="Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710001290120655650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnev4uWnTggdLlZBW2TtjhIiORyEaG38qJT3xlyKt3avAbji0VlhlChPtOsbggdmd1NDBTryu4XELcXtwPcztAIFYd7edpggSGPl8d3ypXHDhzJZfAlfQzZsQAxWein-dSQSzCqUEJNkaO/s400/DSC00506.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Rangoli</a> with lotus and rose design<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Designs are set out to occupy a square, rectangle or circle to show marked
protection from all sides. In the olden days, rangolis were made with
rice flour and grains. The main idea behind this was to feed the ants,
birds and animals as one's good deed of the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Colors signify </span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">RED
strength and energy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">YELLOW richness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">GREEN harmony and balance, nature.</span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">BLUE
vastness and happiness, peace</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ORANGE sacrifice.</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-61831469664258877472012-02-16T23:13:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:44:41.892-08:00Small Rangoli Design<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYXj0mRkG4Dnu09dVWukwFIR97pDvfd4-d1O0S0-6_M4ANF_dlV98NPvyML2W_37LTGBqy_66X_o_Lf9cAmfc3XDoSwtpb7-MR6rsJjYfoppU3fVsLagWaBpAN3sqSdFVWculq8IYd41p/s1600/DSC00505.JPG"><img alt="Simple Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710000126448503634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYXj0mRkG4Dnu09dVWukwFIR97pDvfd4-d1O0S0-6_M4ANF_dlV98NPvyML2W_37LTGBqy_66X_o_Lf9cAmfc3XDoSwtpb7-MR6rsJjYfoppU3fVsLagWaBpAN3sqSdFVWculq8IYd41p/s400/DSC00505.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Simple and small <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">rangoli</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The main structure of the rangoli is in the shape of a square. There are
many other geometrical forms such as circles and triangles contained within
the square, hence the connection to maths. Everything has a shape, and
maths of shape is called geometry. Circles, rectangles, squares, triangles,
octagons, hexagons and so on are all geometric shapes. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The beauty
of the rangoli lies in the fact that it cannot be preserved for long periods
of time as there is no fixed base. It is an art to be enjoyed and appreciated
for the moment until it is finally swept away to create a new space.</span> </div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-22041379655771475972012-02-16T23:08:00.001-08:002016-03-07T23:43:43.341-08:00Simple Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGKLbB7te1Lzkqo3qcdX7cqc8M3CjNjzhyZM39wFlEAsX6aiT-MyUe7J_Rh3auI1tkBZfCLqzcnh0gNZrPqcmRy74jaFDiHJOExrVyPJrAt2LHQVjGGlqjGq9u8AIV8iNxx8DpjrBQsVF/s1600/DSC00503.JPG"><img alt="Simple Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709998606965233810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGKLbB7te1Lzkqo3qcdX7cqc8M3CjNjzhyZM39wFlEAsX6aiT-MyUe7J_Rh3auI1tkBZfCLqzcnh0gNZrPqcmRy74jaFDiHJOExrVyPJrAt2LHQVjGGlqjGq9u8AIV8iNxx8DpjrBQsVF/s400/DSC00503.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Traditional lamp <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html">rangoli</a><br />
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Well, in Hinduism, every religious tradition or gesture is symbolic of a
deeper meaning. Rangolis are not meant for mere beautification of the
house but are supposed to prevent evil from entering the home. When you put rangoli, remember you are not adding to the decorations of
your house but also making your house an epicenter of positive energy.</div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-16110865215514547382012-02-16T23:04:00.001-08:002016-03-07T23:42:32.933-08:00Simple Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJd6Yguc84EqobkoljmVK0so7H_76FbX2Iygc2yUqap9pSL9TAfK1yqUNvzwRbyndGSgMLZYUfrvaRlViXRaYkH2ca4sx56toGp74AuvVHUjXzcRvk-JiMW1xPtDerdbGK_zc_noaqUEQG/s1600/DSC00435.JPG"><img alt="Simple Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709997794998347442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJd6Yguc84EqobkoljmVK0so7H_76FbX2Iygc2yUqap9pSL9TAfK1yqUNvzwRbyndGSgMLZYUfrvaRlViXRaYkH2ca4sx56toGp74AuvVHUjXzcRvk-JiMW1xPtDerdbGK_zc_noaqUEQG/s400/DSC00435.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Colourful and attractive <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">rangoli.</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The word "rangoli" derives from Sanskrit, and
it means "the expression of artistic vision through the joyful use
of colour" or "design in colour." It is done at the entrance
of households or a temple (mandirs) on auspicious occasions, especially
during the festivals like Pongal and Diwali, and is hence a welcoming gesture.
It also gives that little extra touch of class and beauty. The colourful
patterns on the doorsteps are not just for decorative purposes; they embody
a deep religious spirit too.</span></div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-42384097061566686572012-02-16T22:58:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:40:48.564-08:00Pongal Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDwonDvM6Qh7n_TXRfPq9eDEJDJ7DFDj44ZuJEgGlefayODieDXi3VtFO1Hwsj8iIWbSFZQG8K232VCGzdX_CnscDeBzwkf36nzichPT_Gs7Tu4hL9CdEn_z4vng_aRumvOyky8mBPPwK/s1600/DSC00437.JPG"><img alt="Pongal Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709996462995602850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDwonDvM6Qh7n_TXRfPq9eDEJDJ7DFDj44ZuJEgGlefayODieDXi3VtFO1Hwsj8iIWbSFZQG8K232VCGzdX_CnscDeBzwkf36nzichPT_Gs7Tu4hL9CdEn_z4vng_aRumvOyky8mBPPwK/s400/DSC00437.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Special pongal pot <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">rangoli</a> drawn during pongal festival. Pongal festival is celebrated to thank nature. It is a four day festival. For as long as people have been planting and gathering food, there has
been some form of harvest festival. Pongal, one of the most important
popular Hindu festivals of the year. This four-day festival of
thanksgiving to nature takes its name from the Tamil word "Ponghu" meaning "to
boil" and is held in the tamil month of Thai (January-February) during the
season when rice and other cereals, sugar-cane, and turmeric (an
essential ingredient in Tamil cooking) are harvested.</div>
Kayalvizhi.Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117403722164934318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686460534816694718.post-5974092350691572912012-02-12T23:18:00.002-08:002016-03-07T23:37:08.799-08:00Rangoli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRG1iXYOYPgyORXrA-SiLMJYhHoIaU4q7kHVFYIA8eQey_wuklBYMT9qnlxov_joi8tvBKc8uskQ9vQqRmWs-G7w2egSLob_exb0tfvjemGBJ79lkr1lSci9dg3z5zwz44a4uPIeL5_q-/s1600/DSC00519.JPG"><img alt="Pongal Rangoli" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708516894637388850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRG1iXYOYPgyORXrA-SiLMJYhHoIaU4q7kHVFYIA8eQey_wuklBYMT9qnlxov_joi8tvBKc8uskQ9vQqRmWs-G7w2egSLob_exb0tfvjemGBJ79lkr1lSci9dg3z5zwz44a4uPIeL5_q-/s400/DSC00519.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Beautiful Combination for elephant and floral designs. Drawn during pongal festival for rangoli competition. Rangoli design is a safe, beautiful and expressive tool that can bring
people together to work towards a common creative goal, transcending
age, language or cultural barriers.<br />
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Got 2nd price in M.K.Kottai, Trichy Pongal festival <a href="http://kayal-kolam.blogspot.in/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Rangoli</a> Competition.</div>
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