Padi kolam
Regular
Here are the kolams and rangolis in this page:
- Lotus line kolam
- Lotus
- Sree Devi kataksham / Lakshmi Kadaksham
- Borders
- Diwali Kolam
- Kubera kolam
- Aiswarya kolam
- birds
- flowers - border
- Birds of a feather
Created by Lata on 2005-11-16,
This is a kolam drawn in pooja rooms to honour Sree Devi. Auspicious symbols like "Om" are written in the middle of the kolam with turmeric powder and vermillion. The following Devi mantra is also chanted while worshipping the goddess.
Sarva Mangala Maangallyey,
Shivey Sarvaartha Saadhikey,
Sharanyey Thriyambakey gauri,
Narayanee Namosthuthey.
Aayur Dehi, Dhanam Dehi,
Vidhyam Dehi, Maheswari.
Samastha Mahilam Dehi,
Dehimey Parameshwari.
Created by Lata on 2005-10-23,
Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated by the hindus world-wide. The word "Deep" means light, and "avali" means "in a row". Deepavali is known as the "festival of lights". Traditional Rangoli motifs adorn the front-yards and entryways of every house. People light earthen lamps called "diya" on this day and thank Goddess Lakshmi for the wealth and happiness that she has bestowed upon them.
On this day, people visit friends and relatives and also exchange gifts and sweets. Diwali teaches us to drive away the ignorance, the darkness around us and to uphold the true values of life.
The pattern shown here is an example of a Diwali kolam/Rangoli. After the outlines are drawn, the design is colored with bright colors.
Created by Lata on 2005-10-21,
Kubera - "God of wealth"
Kubera is the god of wealth and god's treasurer. Kubera watches over the earth's storehouse of all jewels, gold, silver, and the nine Nidhis (special treasures). We worship him to attain wealth and prosperity. Kubera kolam is drawn in the pooja room to obtain prosperity. Red color flowers are considered auspicious for Kubera.
Created by Lata on 2005-10-17,
There are some special kolams which are only drawn in front of deities in pooja rooms (places of worship). Such kolams have some significance with a particular form of a deity, for instance - the Aiswarya kolam is drawn in the pooja room to obtain prosperity in the form of wealth/monetary gains. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth and prosperity.
In the aiswarya kolam, after all the triangular shapes are drawn, it is customary to place coins in all the corners along with some vermillion/turmeric.
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