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Powder-painted Pavements in Pondicherry (8)
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![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 31 N: 78]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (624) | | As I ambled along the promenade at Pondicherry I stumbled upon some sort of Kollam-drawing competition. As I understand, Kollams (called Rangiri in the North) are designs drawn in coloured and/or white powders on the doorsteps of homes, outside businesses, or at crossroads. Often designed with a kaleidoscopic symmetry, they can be very simple atomic-like patterns, or large and ornate, like the designs in this competition. Traditionally the white powder used is edible rice flour, to provide sustenance for small creatures. |
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