Kolam...

"Kolam" is one of the symbols of Indian culture. The drawings created on a daily basis (early morning that too) in the floor in front of the house using rice flour. Their grandeur increases many folds during festivals and house occasions. "Maavu kolam" or "Ezhai Kolam" is made with rice flour mixed in water and needs special skill to get it right. My mom has been an exponent of these since my childhood days even though she displays humility when asked about it and inturn points to her sisters/mother-in-law as virtuoso of the art.

Attached pic was taken outside our house during our India trip. The occasion was my brother's marriage. My mom drew it. The pic came out like a poster on a wall. The old concrete floor feels like a modern wall part of some sort with mystic design in it. The picture has really come out satisfactorily.