Big Padi Kolam
Padikolam can be roughly translated to Step kolam as the padi referred is the steps in a temple tank or pond. The water body in temples are usually enclosed with steps on four sides and they form a pattern around the pond. Usually
Padi Kolam -Kanya, Ezhai Kolam
This is a basic padi kolam where the centre design contributes to the above genre. The square design is drawn with four lines and later extended to any design. The symmetry is maintained and the lines are drawn uniformly to form a design
Padi Kolam – Kanya Kolam
This is a basic padi kolam where the centre design contributes to the above genre. The square design is drawn with four lines and later extended to any design. The symmetry is maintained and the lines are drawn uniformly to form a design
Padi Kolam – Kanya, Manai, Ezhai Kolam
This is a basic padi kolam where the centre design contributes to the above genre. The square design is drawn with four lines and later extended to any design. The symmetry is maintained and the lines are drawn uniformly to form a design

