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Pookalam/Flower carpets

A collection of 4 posts

Blumenhaus Magazine
Flower decorations

Blumenhaus Magazine

Flowers and leaf garlands, petals of various hues, shrubs, and roots find their way every morning into open air markets within close proximity to the temples. Regardless of whether it is their ephemeral beauty or the symbolism that Indian flowers convey, I wanted to write about them.

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Chantal Jumel Jan 18, 2021 • 2 min read
Onam with Jaya Mohan
Inspiring kolam artists

Onam with Jaya Mohan

Pookalam or floral carpets are an integral part of the celebrations to welcome the return of the legendary king. This year, Jaya Mohan shares with us her poetical flower carpets done at home.

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Chantal Jumel Sep 12, 2020 • 4 min read
Onam, saying it with flowers — part 2
Onam/Kerala harvest festival

Onam, saying it with flowers — part 2

The traditional ritual of laying pookkalam (floral carpet) or Onapookkalam starts on Atham constellation and ends on Thiruvonam constellation. The ten days are known as Atham, Chithira, Chodhi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam and Thiruvonam.

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Chantal Jumel Sep 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Onam, saying it with flowers — part 1
Onam/Kerala harvest festival

Onam, saying it with flowers — part 1

Pookalam or floral carpets are an integral part of Onam celebrations to welcome the return of Mahabali, the legendary king.

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Chantal Jumel Sep 10, 2019 • 5 min read
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