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Here are the kolams and rangolis in this page:
  • The lotus
  • the knot of eternity
  • the shield knot
  • Om
  • Margazhi_1
  • Pulses and grains Rangoli
  • Lotus
  • Satyanarayan Puja
  • Patriotic rangoli
  • Pongal lights
Rangoli: The lotus
Created by admin on 2007-11-03,

The lotus is one of the symbols used predominantly in the hindu culture as well as in buddism. It stands for the purity of both mind and body.

Rangoli: the knot of eternity
Created by admin on 2007-11-03,

In India, people recognize this symbol in a kolam form. In other parts of the world this symbol is called the endless knot or the knot or eternity.
The endless knot: This symbol is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It signifies unity and purity. The endless knot has also been refered as the Mystic dragon. Fans of this symbol like to wear it as pendants, rings and charms.

Rangoli: the shield knot
Created by admin on 2007-11-03,

The shield knot is believed to a universal symbol of protection which originated thousands of years ago.
This symbol is believed to be an ancient celtic symbol (celtic people were considered to be ancient people of Europe). It was used to ward off evil spirits. Celtic symbols were extensively used in jewelry and art and such patterns weren't derived from the nature. It is also thought to be the origin of the "Qabbalistic Cross" ritual. Some of the other names of this symbol are St.Hans cross and the Earth Square.

Om
Rangoli: Om
Created by admin on 2007-11-03,

OM- The symbol of absolute

Om - or the aum is the symbol of essence of Hinduism. It means oneness with the Supreme, the merging of the physical being with the spiritual. The most sacred syllable, the first sound of the Almighty – the sound from which emerges each and every other sound, whether of music or of language. Meditation of Om satisfies every need and ultimately leads to liberation. Nearly all the prayers and recitals of sacred passages are prefixed by the utterance of om.

Rangoli: Margazhi_1
Created by durga on 2007-11-03,

We had made this kolam during the margazhi season last year.
This is a 21 to 11, idukku pulli (like 21, 20, 19...11).

Rangoli: Pulses and grains Rangoli

Revathy Shiva sends her Navarathri pulses/grains rangoli from Bahrain.

Rangoli: Lotus
Created by geetha on 2007-10-01,
This rangoli was published on 2007-10-01.
Rangoli: Satyanarayan Puja
Created by Amrita on 2007-10-01,

Made with 8 dots.

Rangoli: Patriotic rangoli
Created by pushpaselvaraj on 2007-09-01,
This rangoli was published on 2007-09-01.
Rangoli: Pongal lights
Created by kums61 on 2007-02-26,
This rangoli was published on 2007-02-26.

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