This Margazhi morning sent me into a state of nostalgia as I drew a simple ezhai kolam in my apartment corridor. It brought back all those fond times and tiny tales told to me by family elders during ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Kolam, the vibrant and intricate traditional Indian floor art, continues to be a central feature of Deepavali celebrations, adorning homes and temples with its stunning designs. A.

Ruben Prakash Anthony Albert putting the finishing touches to the 35ftx25ft 3D kolam in The Gardens Mall. Ruben Prakash Anthony Albert never thought he would be pursuing the art of kolam as a career ...

Even before the crack of dawn, Chennaiites wake up to the musical notes of birds, the winter wind so chilly that it demands a woolen armour to brave the streets that stir to life as the day progresses ...

I grew up watching my grandmother ritualistically draw a different kolam every morning. My mother, after her, had notebooks filled with patterns and designs, collected and curated over the years.

Nao Yamashita recalls her first attempt at kolam with clarity. “It all started with a small swastika pattern,” says the 42-year-old yoga artiste from Japan, whose love for kolam has been winning ...

‘Each kolam is more than just a design. It is an invitation to welcome guests and celebrate Deepavali,’ says Ruben. Photos: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin With Deepavali just around the corner, Ruben ...