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Drawing the divine feet

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Kolam to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
Gokulashtami/Krishna Janmashtami

Kolam to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna

Of the various kolam created on Gokulashtami, drawing the feet of baby Krishna is a custom in Tamil-Nadu and a sign of welcoming the Divine at home. I have always been moved by the women printing with their fists dipped in wet rice flour, tiny footprints from the threshold to the altar.

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Chantal Jumel Nov 24, 2021 • 8 min read
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