The design of the kolam or rangoli consist of ladoos (sweets) in a traditional bowl, petals of flowers and flower. The center is four petaled flower. Heart shaped flowers arranged in cross like formation. The bowls are facing towards the center of the design. Heart petals together with the petal of center flower looks an arrow with inverted head.
Probably cupids arrow of love. Together the design is something that promises 'spreading of love' and 'sharing of happiness' with the sweets. It can be drawn with the help of dots or directly as rangoli. It can be colored with color powder on special occasions or left with just the skeleton of the design.
It comes under the category of festival kolam and other kolam. Festivals are celebrated to bring everyone together and unites them emotionally. It helps us to bond with each other and cooperate with each other adjusting with their differences. Everyone likes enjoy such holidays with family, friends and neighbors. For such a day this kolam or rangoli design is a perfect welcome.
