Monday, December 31, 2012

Rangoli -248

Kalasam and Roses Rangoli

Kalasam or Kumbham means a pot(made of gold, silver, bronze, copper or 5 metals oreven earthenware) decorated with leaves of Mango (or leaves of 5 different trees including mango) and a coconut on the top, smeared with turmeric and vermilion, sometimes tied with sacred thread etc.  The pot may be filled with water or rice, along with flowers, turmeric  and other such items. It is used in auspicious occasions and prayers.

19 to 1 straight dots.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Its very nice