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 ...

New Delhi: Pongal, the vibrant Tamil harvest festival celebrated with immense fervour across South India, marks the joyous onset of the Tamil month Thai. Falling around mid-January, it honours the sun ...

The art and science of kolam keep youngsters busy in the lockdown period, while kolam enthusiasts like Thilagalakshmi Sridharan is using it to spread awareness on the importance of washing hands and ...

A traditional South Indian art form will head toward the U.S. Capitol to welcome President Biden and Vice President Harris, in part as a nod to Harris’s Tamil heritage. Called a kolam, it will form a ...

New Delhi: Tamil New Year 2026, celebrated as Puthandu on April 14, marks the beginning of the Tamil month Chithirai and a fresh calendar cycle for Tamil communities across India and abroad. The day ...

Kolam, a traditional Indian art form of drawing geometric patterns on the floors as a sign of welcome, was part of the virtual kick-off ceremony of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and ...

The stunning work of art is part of his Margazhi series, wherein he recreates the different weaves of Tamil Nadu through his popular social media handle, Murai Vaasal. The idea was suggested to him by ...

Telling stories through intricate kolam designs, Hema Kannan is bringing cheerful reasons to pursue this art for better mental health. "I try to share this ephemeral art form to bring positivity in ...

‘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 ...