On Karthigai Deepam, homes glow with rows of clay lamps (agal vilakku). This 2 ft Karthigai Deepam kolam has a ring of painted lamps around a flower, so you can place real diyas on top in the evening. It takes about 30 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 9 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 5 above and below.
Step 2
Draw a white flower around the centre and loops around the dots.
Step 3
Draw 6 small lamps (deepam) around the flower, flames pointing outwards.
Step 4
Fill the lamps orange with yellow flames and a red tip, and add a white scalloped border.
Tips
- Place real agal vilakku on each painted lamp at dusk.
Frequently asked questions
Which kolam is drawn for Karthigai Deepam?
Kolams with lamps (deepam), often with real clay diyas placed on them.
