Pongal 2023: The festival of harvest will be celebrated between January 15-18. Pongal celebrations will take place with full enthusiasm in South Indian states, especially in Tamil Nadu. Those who are ...

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 ...

Telling stories through intricate kolam designs, Hema Kannan is bringing cheerful reasons to pursue this art for better mental health. "I try to share this ephemeral art form to bring positivity in ...

‘Each kolam is more than just a design. It is an invitation to welcome guests and celebrate Deepavali,’ says Ruben. Photos: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin With Deepavali just around the corner, Ruben ...

INSPIRED by their children who have taken part in various art contests, two Chinese housewives decided to take part in an event themselves. And they chose a kolam-making competition. Kh’ng Phaik Heok, ...

To celebrate the festival, people decorate their cattle, paint their houses, and carry out pious processions. Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming event, is also held during Pongal. The importance of ...