In Tamil language, the word Kolam means beauty; It not only has beauty by itself but also brings beauty to our homes. According to Hindu religion, these kolams make the house sacred. Each and every art has its own varieties. Those varieties play a major role in adding beauty to the art. Thereby, here are the varieties of Kolams drawn by Smt.Indra Parasuraman.
April 24, 2012
April 09, 2012
Snake Kolam
Naaga Panchamī is a festival during which religious Hindus in some parts of India worship either images of or live Naagas (cobras) on the fifth day after Amavasya of the month of Shraavana (July - August).
In South India, on this day, married women and the girls wake up early in the morning, take head bath, arrange the things necessary for pooja and start to reach a nearest Ant Hill(Snake's Home). They offer pooja and Milk to the Ant Hill and pray to Snake God(Indian Cobra - Lord Subramanya's Incarnation) for the Wellness of their brothers and their family. This day is like Raksha Bandhan for South Indian Hindus. If there is no AntHill nearby, they offer milk and pooja to the snake statues erected in the nearby temples. A portion of Milk taken for pooja is taken back home and offered to everyone at home as prasadam(Thirtham).
Here is a Snake kolam which can be drawn on Naaga Panchami day.
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