KOLAMS OF PONDICHERRY - The Kolam practice as an ephimeral artform in public space

Dawn has broken in the city of Pondicherry. The first women open their doors and do as they do every day. A bowl of riceflour in their hand they gracefully strew a labyrinthlike ornament on their threshold. They call it kolam. Either simple, playful or most exquisite, they have been doing it for centuries and most still love to to do it. But as soon as the kolams are finished they disappear...

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[XxchimpanzeexX]

I would love to watch other videos like this

[amjPeace]

This is so fascinating, and what a lovely way to start the day!

[zorawatcher969]

Thanks for showcasing a part of Indian culture that's seldom known to people outside of it

[Aurogeeta]

I research muggus in the neighbouring state although I am from Pondicherry myself. Very beautifully done video. Thank you. I especially like that you have included the water sprinkling and sweeping that precedes the drawing.

[MadhuraDamodaran]

Very good video!

I could smell the the mystic air of the dawn...of my hometown. Thanks

[dchucksster]

This is a beautiful presentation of this wonderful tradition that marks the dawn of a new day with art. Thank you!

[flomusiclub]

I ve been travelling seven times in that nice

country.I love it.

Last time was this summer.

Bombay-udaipur-jodpur-jaiselom er-jaipur-dehli

vanarassi-pokara-kathmandu.

watch my videos ( moto and so on)

[shonan0]

Very a good report video of Kolam

Please give me any comments to some video on Kolam by Shonan0 in Japan