If you are short of time on Pongal morning, this simple Pongal kolam is ready in about 15 minutes. It shows a small pongal pot and two sugarcanes inside a circle. It is 1.5 ft wide.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1

Draw a circle about 1.5 ft wide with white powder.
Step 2

Draw a small round pot in the middle with rice bubbling over.
Step 3

Draw a straight sugarcane on each side of the pot.
Step 4

Fill the pot red, the rice white, the sugarcane purple with green leaves, and add yellow dots around the circle.
Tips
- Keep the shapes simple and bold. Small details are hard to see from a distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Pongal kolam?
A small pongal pot with two sugarcanes inside a circle, like this one.