Karthigai Deepa Kolam -1 || Kuthu Vilakku || Chukkaleni Muggulu
Here starts the Karthigai Month, rejoicing the vibes of the lamps, irradiating the souls and calls to mind to be humble and surrender t.
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Here starts the Karthigai Month, rejoicing the vibes of the lamps, irradiating the souls and calls to mind to be humble and surrender to Truth inculcating not to boast for foolish pride.
We, Tamilians place lamps on the kolam for only month in a year and it is Karthigai Month. And some families do have the tradition of placing certain number of lamps according to the day.
Akin to last year, started the month with an extempore kolam in connection to Cardinal Number 6 symbolising Lord Murugan. Started with six petal flower and embosomed with a hexagonal.. Then with triangles to bring in Vishaka constellation, on a whole, eventuated to a 6 pointed star, then with small sikku kolams and deepams around.
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down the dots in straight, even spacing using white rice powder or chalk.
Start from the Center
Find the middle dot. Draw the center loop, star knot, or flower petal first. Starting in the center keeps the pattern perfectly balanced on all sides.
Loop Around the Outer Dots
Pinch the rice flour between your thumb and forefinger. Guide the line smoothly around the dots in one continuous motion without lifting your fingers.
Add Red Border or Lamps
Outline the edges with traditional red Kaavi powder, or place glowing terracotta agal vilakku (oil lamps) at the corners to make your Kolam radiant!
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