Kolam
- noun
- Every morning, women in Tamil Nadu create intricate kolam designs in front of their homes to invite prosperity.
Examples
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Many Kolams practice traditional farming methods.
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The kolam drawn with rice flour and natural dyes adds beauty to the streets of southern India every morning.
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A member of the Kolam shared stories about the group's ancient heritage.
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Researchers have studied the languages spoken by the Kolam across different regions.
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The Kolam have maintained many of their traditional customs despite modernization.
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The Kolam community has rich cultural traditions.
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As part of their daily ritual, members of the community gather to draw a colorful kolam at the entrance of each house.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kolam is the name of a native people from south central India and comes from local Indian languages, possibly linked to the older name Kol used for several tribes in that area. So, to call someone a Kolam is to say they are a member of that community.
