Margazhi dew drops Kolam contest

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 20:56
Margazhi dew drops Kolam contest! Here is the much awaited Margazhi Kolam contest announcement here at ikolam! All are welcome to participate. Terms of the contest: One or two entries per participant. Kolam has to be a dotted design. Please include separate additional images of dot grids used for your entry/entries. Medium of use: Rangoli powder or rice paste. Image format: jpg, gif, or png. Upload by: January 25th. Please use the "Upload for contests" option from the main menu to upload entries.
ammuchandhini
Much awaited announcement..hmmm more than one kolam per participant sounds good... ;) J) :D
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 22:15 Permalink
dibbutn
Ahaa Waiting to see all the lovely kolams... Ranima ready juteeee!!!! start off dear with your preparation... Shall I hire a football or cricket ground for your kolam :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: make a nice a big kolam for us to enjoy :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 22:52 Permalink
ammuchandhini

In reply to by dibbutn

Thank u push...no no...no cricket or football ground needed pa...this time for a change going to follow sowmi's way...keep it simple and sweet... :bigsmile:
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 18:37 Permalink
dibbutn
Lata as always I have a small (a big one for you) request dear... will you participate as well :p :X
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 22:54 Permalink
umaraja
dotted??? omg my dots run from trichy to trivandrum,,,, al d best participants,,, escapeeeeeeee :D :D :D
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 23:04 Permalink
dibbutn

In reply to by umaraja

Oye Uma no probs even if they run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, do participate dear :bigsmile: :bigsmile: that way we can get to see Kashmir as well as Kanyakumari :D :D :D
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 23:08 Permalink
vijaysowmya

In reply to by umaraja

Uma...No escape this time...you have to submit one ...let it go from north to west or east or south... :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 01:49 Permalink
dibbutn
If you want I will send you a ruler/scale ;) ;)
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 23:09 Permalink
umaraja

In reply to by dibbutn

scale for beating me aah push ??? :D :D :D already rani has got maths mams geometry box,, must get one like that before d contest,,, :D :D sowmi ,u know d secret of my recent collages,, just bcoz they all r running in n w e and south ive minimized into kutti kolams,,,,dont tell this secret to anyone ok ssshhh
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:12 Permalink
dibbutn

In reply to by umaraja

Aiyoo Uma yennapa idhu, I dont believe in violence dear... I was out to help you out not to hit you, yenna pa yenna pathi ipadi oru comment adichiteega (what a comment you gave about me) :((
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:39 Permalink
lakshmiraghu
Waiting to see all the lovely kolams :) push any help... :p
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 23:54 Permalink
dibbutn

In reply to by lakshmiraghu

He he Laks right time for you to take part dear... sure all the help you want , instead of me you participate this year, tell me shall I send you some chikku kolams seriously tell me :) :)
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:38 Permalink
vijaysowmya
Great news!!! Hope all are getting ready for the contests....all the best...Looking forward to beautiful submissions. :bigsmile:
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 01:46 Permalink
Suguna Murugesan
waiting to see the lovely kolams :bigsmile: all the best friends 8)
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 02:36 Permalink
jkmrao
For the old and new contestants, I have some unsolicited advice. 1. Follow the rules to the dot, pun intended :-) If it says, dotted entries, don't send freehand entries. If you are in love with a freehand design, convert it into a dotted pattern. If they ask you for the dotted grid, photograph it before you start the design; do not do it separately afterward. 2. In the same manner, follow the size limitations with a maximum width of about 600 to 700 pixels. Do not make it very big or do not make it too small to tax the eyes. 3. If they say colour is allowed, use colour as very rarely a pure black and white won the contest. But use the colours properly. Maintain proper symmetry for the colour. In the past, I have written two blogs on this aspect. Kindly read them, if you wish. 4. Some people think if one has a large number of dots, it is complicated. Yes, it is. But it is also complicated to follow and the viewer can easily lose track if they are too close. Twenty to 25 is the limit, in my opinion. 5. Mention the number of independent lines for chikku kOlams to enable the viewers to follow them well. If possible, use different colours if you have more than one line. 6. Choose the colour of the floor properly. Mosaic floors are not good for display. A plain floor with black or coloured background is ideal. If your house does not have one, use your friend's house for this purpose. 7. Do not use just one or two of your choice. Do a few and take pictures. Ask your children or some young people to pick out the good ones. Adults will not give a frank opinion. Children do not care. They always give their honest opinion. 8. It is not a crime to employ other people's design, but acknowledge the source and make a change here and there to stamp your own personality and taste. Regards! - mOhana
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 16:14 Permalink
Lata

In reply to by jkmrao

Good suggestions, Mohanaji. :D I totally agree with; "Adults will not give a frank opinion. Children do not care. They always give their honest opinion". I follow this advice on almost everything that needs quick decisions, often. :bigsmile:
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 17:24 Permalink
subashini
dotted? I think it matches only for few members.waiting to see all kolams.congratulations to all participants.
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 19:42 Permalink
subashini
Thank you jkm sir , for your advice and suggestions.
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 19:42 Permalink
subashini
pushpa, I too needed some dotted kolams.could you help me ?
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 19:44 Permalink
jasree
All the best Participants... Esp Rani, Uma,Sowmya, Pushpa......
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 06:46 Permalink
Suguna Murugesan
hai lata...after seeing mylapore festival kolams i thought some rules we should follow..first is kolam dots limits or some max size limit we have to follow then only viewers can judge easily. second is only we should use white kola powder or white rice paste. already diwali rangolis enjoyed in colours. is'nt it? so this time uniformly white we can use. so voters also can judge easily . colours can confuse or misguide the voters..third is photo size we should follow .... what do you say lata....:)
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 21:29 Permalink
vijaysowmya

In reply to by Suguna Murugesan

Your idea is welcome Suguna but for those who have submitted their kolams in colour it would be difficult and also there was no mention about excluding colour kolams from the contest...so I think colour kolams are fine for this contest. Moreover Margazhi kolams means big and colourful so I think both should be ok.:) May be for next year we can have a discussion before the contest opens.:)
Sun, 01/22/2012 - 19:51 Permalink
chandy
Thank you jkm sir for you unsolicited advice!! Very useful for new and old members as well. Will try to follow your advice. Thank you
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 00:29 Permalink
ammuchandhini
All the best to all the participants...hope most of you friends would've submitted by now...can't wait to see the visual treat... :bigsmile:
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 18:50 Permalink
nithyaashok
All the very best to all the participants.
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:08 Permalink
Suguna Murugesan
ALL THE BEST TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS!
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:22 Permalink
vijaysowmya
All the very best to all the participants :) Eagerly waiting to see all the entries :)
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 01:55 Permalink
admin
Contest upload date is extended by a week. Please upload by February 1st.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 02:11 Permalink
rajamma_2
"Why this delay in delivery- delivery dee? Pottadhellaam marandhum pochchu, Kaaththu Kaaththu kannum pooththu pochchu, Releasu dattu sonna thevalai dee"
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 06:57 Permalink
Lata

In reply to by rajamma_2

Yo girls, I'm sing song kOla song, flop song, Why this kOlaveri kOlaveri di, why this kOlaveri kOlaveri di, kOla contestu this-u time-u, girls no-interest-u, eyes-u eyes-u wait-u wait-u, my future-u dark-u why this kOla veri..... Machaan, member list eduthuko...appadiye snacks eduthuko pa, pa, pa.... kaile glass...only thanglish handl-a glass-u, glass-la moru-u, eyes-u fulla tearu, empty queue-u dot-grid come-u, design- no come-u :tired: lovvu -lovvu, kOla-lovvu, You showed me how-vuu, cow-u cow-u holy cow-u, I want YOURS here now-u, God-u I am dying now-u she is angry how-u This-u songis for kOlagirls-u, we don't have choice-u, Why this kOlaveri kOlaveri di, why this kOlaveri kOlavery di,
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 16:48 Permalink
Lata

In reply to by anirudh

Sure, PC version or any medium is ok. This time, I don't see any of the new members participating, so I don't anticipate any complaints regarding what we use for the rangoli. I'm sure our friends don't mind you submitting a PC rangoli. I'm sure they will comment here just in case they do mind. :D
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 21:40 Permalink
ammuchandhini
Have u received-u received-u my design-u dear... Uploaded-u second time second time-u dear.... Don't ever-u say future-u dark-nu What will happen-u to us-u...us-u
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 19:00 Permalink
Suguna Murugesan
don't worry lata....daily oru contest kolathai ROD aa pottu vidu....no contest this time nu declare pannidu :)
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 19:18 Permalink
rajamma_2
Lata, so sad to know that you did not receive much entries this time. So u can release the few entries received in the normal coloumn. we can analyse the flop shop reasons leisurely. Any how enjoyed reading your song. ;) (did u receive mine... 2 entries?)
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 21:50 Permalink
subashini
latavum pullambaraangala? what to do? my floor version is very bad.It is not suitable for contest.And taking photo and upload is not possible for me.If you accepted pc version ,I am ready to send with in 2 days.
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:23 Permalink
ammuchandhini
Just like in that Gulab jamoon ad...this child says to his dad i came 2nd in running race and his dad is so happy...asks him how many children took part...he replies 2 and runs away with another jamoon in his hand...a contest is a contest ...let it be 5 or 10 participants.....lets enjoy that fun of voting and biting our nails for d result....haha :bigsmile:
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:36 Permalink
subashini

In reply to by ammuchandhini

Rani, you want to get the first prize in this way? o.k.don't forget your promise to give "silver kudam".I am ready to give five star for your kolam. :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 23:08 Permalink
ammuchandhini

In reply to by subashini

Achacho it is not about getting d 1st or 2nd pa...even if there r 5 or 10 entries here i can boast to my hubby and ammu that i came 5th or 10th illaya ...hehe appaada escape from buying 1 kudam hahaha
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 23:17 Permalink
subashini

In reply to by ammuchandhini

adhellam mudiyaadhu, Rani vaakku poiyaagalaamaa?indhaanga innum oru 5 star, yenakku oru silver kudam vandhey aaganum atleast eversilver, or plastic :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 23:50 Permalink