tutorial

Here are the kolams and rangolis in this page:
  • kannanin oonjal kolam
  • 3 - 3 kolam with parallel dots
  • Dotted Kolam - 7 - 1
  • Devourella! The Anaconda rangoli
  • pongal vilakku rangoli
  • aaru vilakku kolam
  • Tulasi kolam
  • 3 - 1 kolam with interlaced dots
  • 5 - 1 kolam with interlaced dots
  • Girl's best friends - flowers and diamonds
kannanin oonjal kolam
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

Please click the blue square button at the bottom left part of the image to play the animation.

3 - 3 kolam with parallel dots
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

3 - 3 : kolam with parallel dots

This kolam has 3 rows of 3 dots each.

Dotted Kolam - 7 - 1
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

7-1 : kolam with parallel and interlaced dotsStart with 7 dots at the center and reduce the dots going up and coming down in the following order:
Please click on the blue arrow located at the bottom of the dot grid, to view the animation.

Devourella! The Anaconda rangoli
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

Don't even think about slithering your way out of here without saying hello to our lovely anaconda Devourella!!. She is silky to the touch and will greet you with a kissss.
Please click the blue arrow-button located at the bottom of the second image, to see the animation.

The Anaconda is found in the Guianas, east of the Andes, mainly in the Amazon, Orinoco Basins and throughout tropical South America. It is considered the biggest snake in the world. These snakes may reach lengths of over 29 feet.The Yellow Anaconda can be found as far south as Argentina.

pongal vilakku rangoli
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,
This is a dotted kolam (connected dots).
aaru vilakku kolam
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

The aaru vilakku kolam (design with six lamps) was done a long time back, collecting dust under a pile of site management work. Finally dusted it off for your viewing pleasure! Please click the blue button at the bottom of the image, seen on the left.

Tulasi kolam
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

The Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum or the Holy basil) which has several medicinal properties is considered to be a holy plant, by many hindus. The courtyard of every hindu household in India is supposed to have a planter in which Tulasi is grown, and is worshiped everyday. Tulsi leaves are part of the offerings used for Vishnu puja.
Please click on the blue button at the bottom of the dot-grid to start the animation.

3 - 1 kolam with interlaced dots
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

3 - 1 : kolam with interlaced dots Start with 3 dots in the center and reduce dots above and below.

5 - 1 kolam with interlaced dots
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,

5/5 kolam with interlaced dots

Rangoli: Girl's best friends - flowers and diamonds
Created by Lata on 2004-01-13,
This rangoli was published on 2004-01-13.

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