Go Green Kolam Competition-2012

 My Kolam Journey: A Lifelong Passion

Kolam has been a part of my life since childhood. Ever since I was little, I loved creating kolams for every festival at home. Although my designs weren’t always perfect, the joy of drawing and decorating our doorstep was something I cherished deeply.

One thing I especially loved was making colorful kolams. At first, I struggled with using colors—they would often smudge or mix unintentionally. But with time and practice, I learned how to work with colors better, and that made the process even more enjoyable.

After marriage and having kids, our living situation changed as we moved into an apartment. This meant I had to simplify my kolams, but I never stopped making them. Even simple kolams brought me peace and a connection to my tradition.

After these many years am sharing about this in my blog.

A very special moment in my kolam journey was in 2012, when I saw a kolam competition announced in a weekly magazine for the Pongal celebration. The challenge was to create a kolam using 25-14 inside dots. I submitted my creation and was thrilled to win first prize along with a cash award of Rs 1000. That moment was a proud milestone for me and deepened my love for this art.

Below are few trials I did before I arrived on my final version 

Below picture is the final output of the kolam i submitted for the competition 

To me, kolam is not just a decorative art—it is a way to bring positivity, creativity, and blessings into the home. Each design is a symbol of tradition, patience, and joy. It connects me to my roots and brings a sense of calm and fulfillment.

Now, as I write this blog, I want my children to know about my passion for kolam. I hope that by sharing my story and photos, they too will appreciate this beautiful tradition and maybe carry it forward in their own way. Keeping kolam alive in our family means passing on a piece of our culture and the happiness it brings.