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A French connection to Kolams

Chennai has an enthusiastic visitor from France every year, during Margazhi season. Meet Chantal Jumel.

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Jan 10, 2017 • 1 min read
A French connection to Kolams

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Kapaleeswarar temple, the chariot festival

Kapaleeswarar temple, the chariot festival

Processional chariots (ratha in Sanskrit, ter in Tamil) are an integral part of temples and public life in South-India. It is therefore normal to find in the kolam repertoire a rich collection of chariot designs dedicated to the gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon.

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Chantal Jumel Apr 2, 2022 • 7 min read
Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the hunter and the householder"— part 2

Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the hunter and the householder"— part 2

Ayyappan Tiyattu ritual is performed in the regions of northern and central Kerala. The paintings of the Nambiar community exhibit a perfect mastery of line. The three-dimensional effects add a sculptural dimension to the paintings and a liveness to the image of Ayyappan and the other characters.

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Chantal Jumel Feb 27, 2022 • 6 min read
Pongal festival, the Chettiar way — part 3

Pongal festival, the Chettiar way — part 3

Finally, it is Pongal, and I can't wait to see the preparations in the house. The women unleash their creativity by adorning the earthen and bronze vessels. The kolam stands out once the rice paste has dried, and is ready to welcome the celebration with an auspicious Ganesha portrait.

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Chantal Jumel Jan 29, 2022 • 6 min read
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