Maavu kolam/wet rice flour Maavu kolam or the wet rice flour kolam The aesthetic of kolam is traditionally associated with dry rice flour laid in fine lines, or wet rice flour (maavu kolam) spread out in thicker, wavy strips. During festive seasons and auspicious days in a home, women favour the latter as it lasts longer.
Kolam/Tamil Nadu Jain rice designs to liberate the soul According to Jain scriptures, every man or woman has to draw auspicious symbols with unbroken rice before starting the daily prayers.
