Monday, 19 December 2016
Monday, 22 February 2016
Kolam - a daily mathematical activity
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.
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.
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, ants may all eat the rice flour from the kolam.
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 dwell in the house. We can also interpret it in the modern context as a sign of welcome to all people who come to the house. They denote a prayer let there be happiness & cheerfulness when anybody steps into the house.
Advantages of this Art:
1. Improves our math ability
2. Good exercise
3. Stress relieving activity
Beautiful rangoli design
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!
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.
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, ants may all eat the rice flour from the kolam.
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 dwell in the house. We can also interpret it in the modern context as a sign of welcome to all people who come to the house. They denote a prayer let there be happiness & cheerfulness when anybody steps into the house.
Advantages of this Art:
1. Improves our math ability
2. Good exercise
3. Stress relieving activity
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!
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.
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Small rangoli
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.
Friday, 9 October 2015
Speciality of Margazhi
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.
Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that his month is Margazhi from which one can imagine the beauty and sanctity of this month. In the early morning of Margazhi temples are opened earlier than other months. Poojas are conducted specially.
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.
In the Margazhi month the Upanyasam is also very famous. In the upanyasam a great person who knows everything about the Mahabharatha, Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita etc will explain in the poetic format to the people and the people will also be very much interested in knowing more about the Upanyasam in Margazhi month.
The Climatic conditions in the Margazhi month will be excellent so that people will enjoy it to greater extent.
Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that his month is Margazhi from which one can imagine the beauty and sanctity of this month. In the early morning of Margazhi temples are opened earlier than other months. Poojas are conducted specially.
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.
In the Margazhi month the Upanyasam is also very famous. In the upanyasam a great person who knows everything about the Mahabharatha, Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita etc will explain in the poetic format to the people and the people will also be very much interested in knowing more about the Upanyasam in Margazhi month.
The Climatic conditions in the Margazhi month will be excellent so that people will enjoy it to greater extent.
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.
Competitions are conducted by Newspapers and TV channels during this margazhi month to find out best Kolam in locality.
Thursday, 8 January 2015
Simple Margazhi kolam
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.
Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Rangoli1
Rangoli with Mango designFree 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.
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