25 Beautiful Dot Kolams for Every Occasion - Pulli Kolam
Dotted kolams / Pulli kolam: Kolam designs with dots are quite popular amongst women in both rural and urban areas. It is a tradition passed from mother to daughter to ward off evil spirits. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits houses; when she is welcomed by beautiful dot kolams, she is pleased and bestows prosperity and health upon the household. Dot kolams are used during rituals, festivals, and almost every occasion. If you are a beginner who wants to try creating kolam designs, it is good to start with designs that use dots. You might have come across freehand kolam designs, which are practised throughout India; kolam designs with dots evolved in Tamil Nadu. There are two types of dot kolams: ner pulli (straight dots) and idukku pulli kolam (interlaced dots). It is common to see dot kolam designs during Pongal, Sankranthi, and festivals in the Margazhi month. Margazhi is a Tamil month that falls in December, when women wake up early, clean the entrances of their houses, and draw massive dot kolams. Several kolam competitions are held during December to recognise the best designer. White powder is normally used to create these dot kolams, which are later filled with materials such as coloured sand, salt, flowers, pulses, and more. In this post, we have included 25 of the best and most beautiful dot kolams for every occasion.
kolam designs with dots
