We generally use only Rice Flour to draw Kolams in Pooja Room. Limestone, etc.. are not allowed. Here are some kolams that are used on a regular basis.

1. Ishwarya kolam (will upload later)
2. Hridayakamala kolam
Below, I have mentioned how this has to be drawn. This is for prosperity (Goddess Lakshmi).

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Decoration was not the sole purpose of a Kolam. In olden days, kolams used to be drawn in coarse rice flour, so that the ants don't have to work so hard for a meal. The rice powder is said to invite birds and other small critters to eat it, thus inviting other beings into one's home and everyday life: a daily tribute to harmonious co-existence. It is a sign of invitation to welcome all into the home, not the least of whom is Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity.

For special...

Every morning in southern India, millions of women draw kolams on the ground with white rice powder. Through the day, the drawings get walked on, rained out, or blown around in the wind; new ones are made the next day. Every morning before sunrise, the floor is cleaned with water, the universal purifier, and the muddy floor is swept well for an even surface. The kolams are generally drawn while the surface is still damp so that it is held better. In city they occasionally, use cow-dung to wax the...

Hi Ladies,
in this blog we are going to discuss about one of our favorite item. Yes we are going to discuss about kolangal. We women generally fond of putting kolams. From the olden days, we are used to it. What ever be the function, whether it is joy or sorrow, birth or death we used to put kolams. We used to put them in front of god, we put them in front of our houses etc., Here we are going to see the verity of kolangal . You can leave your comments and share knowledge about kolam here....