Kolam at a temple

Here is a kolam I did inside a temple for a function -

Vital / Panduranga Kolam

Here is a kolam with the central point being the silhouette of Panduranga and Rukuma.

Kanya Kolam

Kanya Kolam
Kanya Kolams are usually the base kolams for any auspicious event. I have no clue why it is so, and also, why it is named so. If anyone can share the reason with me, great!
Anyway, here are two variants of the traditional kanya kolam.

Pongal 2012

Wishing you all a very happy Pongal. Here is a kolam on a Pongal theme -

A `graphical' kolam

Here is a kolam with lot of lines and concentric curves. This one is inspired from http://mykolam.blogspot.com/.

On Narayaneeyam Day

A kolam on Narayaneeyam day.



A traditional Mehendi pattern kolam

Here is a kolam inspired from the traditional Mehendi pattern.

The Peacocks' Gaze

Adorned with gracefully outflowing leaves and flowers, the floral patterns radiate palpable energy. The majestic pair of peacocks gracefully gazing lend a supreme leverage to the kolam. 

 

Navaratri Kolu

With symmetric steps on all sides, this kolam invokes the spirits of Navaratri.

Ashta Dikpaalaka

Ashta Dikpalakas are the eight gods ruling the eight quarters or the eight zones of the universe. They are Indra (East), Agni(Southeast), Yama (South), Niruthi (Southwest), Varuna (West), Kubera (North) and Eesana (Northeast).
Each direction is assigned to a particular god as chief guardian ensuring orderliness of the universe and the protection of its occupants.
A kolam in praise of the beauty and harmony pervading all directions...

Kalyana Vaibhogam

Seetha Kalyana Vaibhogame...
Happy and ravishing kolams to welcome happy times.

Pazhani Aandavan Bhavani Varukiraan...

This colorful Kolam ushers the victorious chariot of Lord Muruga. வேல் ஆயுதம் and மயில் வசனம் give a sublime yet supreme reference to Lord Muruga.

Ardha Naareeshwaram

Beautifully interlocked rectangular lines unquestionably form the defining strokes of this piece of art. While the straight and bold lines add a sense of rigidness and masculinity, the curvy and tapering outer patterns render femininity and grace - So symbolic of the beautiful symbiotic existence of masculine and feminine forces in life, the true philosophy of `Ardha Naareeshwaram'.

Asaindaadum Mayil Ondru Kaanum..

The magnificent peacock pairs parched elegantly on the branches render astonishing symmetry to this kolam, and are definitely the eye stealers.