Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival’s Kolam Festival / Kolam Vizha – Largest Kolam & Rangoli Contest at North Mada Street, Mylapore : Explore Tradition with Our Travel Guide to This Iconic Cultural Celebration! (Updated)
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The Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival 2025 is a vibrant cultural event at Mylapore brings the heart of Chennai to life. Held annually, this festival celebrates Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage with a range of activities, including dance performances, food walks, craft exhibitions, and the highly anticipated Kolam Festival / Kolam Vizha and Rangoli Contest. Taking place around the historic Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, the event offers a perfect blend of art, tradition, and spirituality.
The Kolam Festival / Kolam Vizha, also known as the Kolam Contest, is one of the festival’s major highlights. After the registration process, the entire road is thoroughly cleaned by a water tanker to prepare it for the Kolam festival. This traditional art form, known for its intricate dot-based patterns, turns North Mada Street into a colorful open-air gallery.
Participants of all ages gather to showcase their creativity, transforming the street into a kaleidoscope of designs. From geometric symmetry to artistic interpretations featuring flowers, peacocks, and abstract patterns, the kolams reflect the cultural and artistic spirit of Tamil Nadu.
Kolam, a daily ritual in South Indian households, symbolizes positivity and sanctity. Its patterns often incorporate geometric shapes like lines, curves, circles, and triangles, blending mathematics with art.
Variations like Chikku Kolams, Kambi Kolams, and Neli Kolams add diversity to this centuries-old tradition. Drawing these designs enhances concentration, memory, and creative skills, making it more than just a visual treat.
The Kolam Vizha during the festival creates an electrifying atmosphere. As the event begins, participants armed with kolam powders and tools take their positions, ready to bring their ideas to life.
The street comes alive with a flurry of colors, as each design tells a unique story. The contest concludes with the announcement of winners, who are celebrated for their exceptional artistry and innovation.
The Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival is a cultural journey must-visit for art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and travelers looking to immerse themselves in Chennai’s traditions.
The Kolam Vizha, in particular, stands out as a beautiful tribute to Tamil Nadu’s artistic heritage, showcasing the timeless connection between creativity and culture.
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