SHAH ALAM - As Deepavali approaches, homes are decorated with vibrant Kolam designs that symbolise prosperity and positive energy, with each festival's Kolam reflecting the unique cultural and ...

Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, begins today. ... For the uninitiated, rangoli (also known as kolam in Tamil) are eye-catching designs made with colored rice, flour, ...

With Deepavali just around the corner, Ruben Prakash, 38, has been caught up in a whirlwind of activity. As a kolam artist in Kuala Lumpur, he has spent the past few weeks decorating countless ...

The Hindu festival of lights Diwali is on its way this Thursday, October 19, and not only will it bring pretty displays of twinkling lights, but also Diwali Rangoli designs.

Sivabalan says creating colourful designs with rice brings him happiness and peace. (A Sivabalan pic) Done in conjunction with Deepavali, Sivabalan spent two nights completing the kolam, using ...

Tharani said that kolam designs have evolved over the years. In the past, it was made using plain rice, but now, colourful rice has made it more vibrant on festival mornings.

A bird’s-eye view of the kolam. “My business has increased by 60% compared with last year, especially during the last week before Deepavali,” he said.

Deepavali is the time of year when we’ll start seeing the different variations of kolam popping up in and around the Klang Valley – but how much do you really know about them: what do they ...

The ‘kolam’ centrepiece at Intermark Mall has saree displays for a fashionable addition. (Right) Pavilion Bukit Bintang greets visitors with impressive decorations at its crystal fountain.

IPOH, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- With the Deepavali celebration approaching this Thursday, traders supplying essentials for the festival of lights are busy meeting customer demands. Among the most popular ...

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has unveiled a digital initiative enabling Malaysians to create their very own personalised Kolam using technology, in conjunction with this year's Deepavali celebrations ...