Rangoli in Kadavul

Greetings fellow Siva Bhaktars! Over the retreat we had an impromptu visit from a kolam artist named Divya. For those of you who don't know. Kolam is a traditional art form of South India in which multi-colored rice flower is used to draw elaborate, ephemeral arrangements in fronts of homes and temples. Divya created multiple kolams in and around Kadavul each increasing in complexity as she approached Nataraja. The design lasts for a day or so and can easily be cleaned as it is only made from rice flower. Aum!

Divya begins at the front of Kadavul right behind Nandi

It takes a steady hand to create such intricate designs with only your hands

The final outcome of the kolam shown before

Next Divya moved inside Kadavul to begin creation of a Siva Kolam at the base of the steps leading up to Nataraja

Thankfully no one sneezed!

Here is the finished Siva Kolam with a beautiful lotus at the base

Her work almost finished, Divya gives in to the paparazzi and poses for a photo

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