Muggulu (muggu) is the Telugu tradition of drawing patterns with white powder at the doorstep. This one uses an 11×6 interlaced dot grid and forms a flower with a looping border. It is 2 ft wide and takes about 25 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Put 11 dots in the middle row, reducing by one per row to 6 above and below.
Step 2
Draw an 8-petal flower around the centre dot.
Step 3
Draw loops around the dots between the petals.
Step 4
Finish with a continuous looping border around the outer dots and add red and yellow dots in the flower.
Tips
- Sprinkle water on the floor first so the muggu powder sticks.
Frequently asked questions
What is muggulu?
Muggulu is the Telugu name for patterns drawn with white powder at the entrance, similar to kolam.
