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This is part of a festival called as ONAM. "The festival is the harbinger of spring — signalling the start of the harvest season. Onam epitomizes the newfound vigour and enthusiasm of the season, and is celebrated with traditional fervour with visit to temples, family get-togethers, gifting each other clothes called Onakkodi and lots of merry making." - wiki

These are intricate patterns made over 3 hours using colored coconut powder. They are called Pookalam or flower carpets

Description
This is part of a festival called as ONAM. "The festival is the harbinger of spring — signalling the start of the harvest season. Onam epitomizes the newfound vigour and enthusiasm of the season, and is celebrated with traditional fervour with visit to temples, family get-togethers, gifting each other clothes called Onakkodi and lots of merry making." - wiki

These are intricate patterns made over 3 hours using colored coconut powder. They are called Pookalam or flower carpets