Kolam is an art form created with chalk, chalk powder, rice powder or coloured rice grains. This floor painting is traditionally found in the entrances/thresholds of houses.
It has both religious and ornamental functions. Kolams were originally drawn with rice powder as food for ants and insects - man and nature in co-existence.
From simple to
complex patterns drawn every morning by the women of particularly Tamil Hindu house holds, the kolam
disappears with the wind and footsteps as the day disappears. 
A new kolam is
drawn the following morning and the circle of life continues. 
A symbol of auspiciousness, shopping centres in Malaysia always draw kolams during Deepavali at the entrances or in the foyers.
AN INTRICATE ANCIENT ARTFORM, thankfully still in practice. 
HAPPY DIVALI.
MAY THE LIGHT ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
What a truly beautiful art form - and philosophy.
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