Top 25 Beautiful Kolam Designs for every occasion

Kolam: Kolam is a traditional art form used by women in South India to decorate their homes and welcome good spirits. Did you know that kolams are also therapeutic? Bending to draw kolams can strengthen one's back and, of course, tone the legs. Kolam is known by many different names throughout the country: Sanjhi in Uttar Pradesh, Alpana in Bengal, Mandana in Rajasthan, Chowk Purna in Madhya Pradesh, Rangoli in Maharashtra and Karnataka, Muggulu in Andhra Pradesh, and Puvidal in Kerala. The history of drawing kolams dates back to the Indus Valley civilisation. Kolam has also been mentioned in the epic "The Mahabharata," in which gopikas drew kolams to ease the pain of parting from their beloved Krishna. There are many different kinds of kolam designs, such as sikku kolam (knot design), pulli kolam (dot design), peacock kolam, and more. In Tamil Nadu, there are many books about rangoli kolangal for beginners. Among dotted kolam designs, the 15-pulli kolam is quite popular. In this post, we have included 25 beautiful and creative kolam designs for every occasion.