Many Tamil homes draw a special kolam on 1 January. This New Year kolam uses a 13×7 dot grid with a rising sun in the centre and two bells. It is 2 ft wide and takes about 35 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 13 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 7 above and below.
Step 2
Draw a half sun with rays across the centre row.
Step 3
Draw a bell with a bow on each side of the sun.
Step 4
Loop around the remaining dots, fill the sun orange and yellow, the bells yellow with red bows, and add green leaves.
Tips
- You can write “2027” under the sun in small letters if you like.
Frequently asked questions
Is kolam drawn on New Year?
Yes. Many Tamil families draw a special kolam on 1 January to welcome the year.
