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| rangoli no 215 |
The photo above is the Tulsi Vivah celebrated at my eldest sister's house. The face of the Goddess was purchased in Srirangam, near Trichy in Tamil Nadu. Please note carefully the decorations made with flowers from her garden and a vastra made from cotton I think the whole arrangement radiates holiness. Doesn't it?. Thank you Akka, for the photo. I have uploaded the photo as per your request. She is one of the most wonderful persons you can meet. She has been my friend, philosopher, guide and my mentor. I owe a lot to her.
Now that Karthigai Deepam is over next important season for rangolis is the Tamil month of Margazhi. During this month it is customary to draw a kolam every day at dawn in Tamil Nadu culminating with grand kolams on the last day of Margazhi and the first day of Thai (Tamil month). The atmosphere in streets at dawn has already been described. I hope that this season is celebrated with the same festival fervour in many other parts of India also. The rangoli above a small offering to the thousands of ladies who wake up before dawn to draw the beautiful Margazhi kolams.