Rangoli Kolam Patterns with Dots

The simplest design in Kolam is the puli kolam or dotted rangoli kolam. Rice flour dots are placed in a grid-like framework and joined to make a symmetrical design.

Conventionally it is painted at the door of any house at the festival. Usually, the women are experts in drawing Kolam. Besides geometrical shapes, they used to paint flowers, leaves, shells, grains, animals etc. During Pongal, vegetables and sugar cane are painted. Lamps are a popular design in Diwali. A water jar topped with mango leaves is compulsory painting in the marriage ceremony.