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.

Karthika Vilakku Special

Here is one more kolam on the occassion of Karthika vilakku. 

Karthika vilakku kolam

Here is a kolam done on the occassion of Karthika Vilaku...

Kolam for an Engagement (Nischayathamboolam)

Here is a kolam I did for my relative's engagement (nischayam).

Ma Kolam

Here is another kolam done with rice paste...

An `Everyday' Kolam

Here is a `casual' kolam - No special occassion. :)

Elephant Kolam (For Ganesha Chathurthi)

My favourite peacocks apart, here is an elephant kolam (for a change)  :)
This was made on the occassion on Vinayaka Chathurthi... To invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings with elephants and smiles.

Kolam on Saraswati Pooja Day (Navaratri)

Here is a Kolam done for Saraswati Pooja (navaratri).
Sorry, I don't have a picture of the kolam alone!

Kolam at a Kalyana Mandapam

Doing a kolam for a special occassion at a Mandapam is certainly very different from doing it at home.
I usually resort to making the kolams with my hands. To make the kolam look bold and elegant, the lines are slightly thicker, and the preference is for bold and prominent designs, and not delicate or detailed ones.