Athapookalam designs

Onam celebrations see the making of pookalam or athapookalam, a rangoli made with fresh flowers in various intricate designs. As the Onam festivities draw to a close with Thiruonam, here’s what to know about the importance of pookalam which is also called pookolam.

Pookalams are generally circular in shape.Poo’ stands for flower and ‘Kolam’ stands for decorative designs or rangoli. Made using fresh flowers and petals, pookalams are designed at home and around public places in the honour of King Mahabali who is believed to return to his people every year.

Onam 2021: Made using fresh while flowers and petals, pookalams are designed at home and around public places in the honour of King MahabaliOnam celebrations see the making of pookalam or athapookalam, a rangoli made with fresh flowers in various intricate designs. As the Onam festivities draw to a close with Thiruonam, here’s what to know about the importance of pookalam which is also called pookolam.

Pookalams are generally circular in shape.Poo’ stands for flower and ‘Kolam’ stands for decorative designs or rangoli. Made using fresh flowers and petals, pookalams are designed at home and around public places in the honour of King Mahabali who is believed to return to his people every year.