Deepam or lamp is considered as a symbol of enlightenment. It is believed that deepam or lamp keeps away darkness and evil from our life. Flower signifies new life or something that brings color to our life. Stars shines light in the path of life. These are some beliefs about the motifs used or say the significance of the motifs used.
The center is a flower cum star. Which is surrounded by sets of lamp or deepam. In between the deepam or lamp we can see small stars. The flower is seen between the outer layer of deepam or lamp. The colors used are well balanced. The emphasis is given by the center flower and the star.
The design of the kolam or rangoli can be done by the guidance of dots or one can draw them as rangoli. This kolam can be categorized in other categories such as Diwali kolam, Festival Kolam, Karthigai deepam kolam, Lamp kolam and Other kolams. Kolam is a art meant to be appreciated.