Lotus Vilakku Kolam || Margazhi || Karthigai deepam
Karthigai month kolams have breathed new life into my preoccupied mind The lamps enchanted me and kept in a trance for the whole 25 days. Today being the last day, I planned for 32 lotus flowers.
Karthigai month kolams have breathed new life into my preoccupied mind The lamps enchanted me and kept in a trance for the whole 25 days..
Today being the last day, I planned for 32 lotus flowers and yet the space hushed me to call a halt. So outlined an octagon and drew eight Lotus depicting the AstaLakshmis. I was steadfast for the cardinal 32 which called in for the count of lamps.
Today the main element "Lotus Lamp" was upstaged by the flowers This type of brass vilakku comes in small size and used in pooja room.
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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