Art and culture

Kolam workshop

You have already seen Kolam or Rangoli all around in Indian streets.

1 h 30duration
Mon to Satusual days
Up to 10guests
₹600per person

About this experience

Kōlam, also known as Rangoli in northern India, is Tamil women’s ritualistic art form created throughout Tamil Nadu.

The word kōlam means ‘form and beauty’. A symbol of auspiciousness and divinity, kōlam is made with finely ground rice powder /paste (called kola-podi in Tamil) on carefully swept grounds (revered as Mother Earth). Every morning and every evening, women draw new ephemeral designs which protect homes. With this tradition, the streets of Pondicherry are always colorful and even more during religious or family ceremonies.

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Kolam provides protection and prosperity inside homes

This daily practice welcomes the visitors as well as all Gods. It brings harmony and prosperity to the house and whoever coming in.

Moreover, this is a special time that the women of the household take for themselves to focus and meditate, a kind of artistic and spiritual yoga to start the day in an auspicious way.

An art form combining Mathematics and Spirituality

Your teacherSwathi or VinolayaTeach the kolam workshop

What you will do

Your teacher will then guide you on a step by step practice to create some of the famous patterns used traditionaly such as the dot design.

You will use traditional white powder as well as colorful ones that we usually use for festivals.

Good to know

Classes are in English or Tamil and last 2 hours.
This workshop is for adults and children above 6 years old

What is included

all the material needed for the craft session
an e-booklet will be sent afterwards

What to bring

your camera

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Questions

Where does it take place?

At Sita Cultural Center, 22, Candappa Moudaliar Street, Pondicherry 605001, India.

How long is it and when does it run?

It lasts about 1 h 30. Usual timings: Mon to Sat, 11 am – 12:30 pm. We confirm the exact time when you request your booking.

What is included?

all the material needed for the craft session. an e-booklet will be sent afterwards.

What should I bring?

your camera.

Can children join?

Yes, children can join. Tell us their ages when you request your booking so we can prepare the session.

How do I book?

Choose your date and start time, enter the number of people and your details, and pay securely online. You receive your booking voucher by email straight away.

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