This Margazhi morning sent me into a state of nostalgia as I drew a simple ezhai kolam in my apartment corridor. It brought back all those fond times and tiny tales told to me by family elders during ...

From classic kolams to colourful rangolis and simple muggulu, here are easy Pongal 2026 décor ideas that bring warmth, tradition and festive joy to your home.

“When I was in my fifth grade, I would see my grandmother draw kolams during Margazhi. Later, she used to wake me up early in the morning to draw kolams and decorate them with lamps. I have been ...

Pongal, the much-loved harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is more than just cooking sweet Pongal and offering thanks to the Sun God. It is also about bringing the spirit of abundance, gratitude, and ...

The festival which dates back to at least 2,000 years begins with Bhogi Pongal, followed by Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. During the four-day-long celebration, people convey their ...

The art and science of kolam keep youngsters busy in the lockdown period, while kolam enthusiasts like Thilagalakshmi Sridharan is using it to spread awareness on the importance of washing hands and ...