Margazhi dew drops Kolam contest - 2008-2009

hema131177 Sat, 01/17/2009 - 12:33
Jill
I would give this 6 stars if I could! What an amazing Ganesha!
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 20:48 Permalink
Lata
Hi Jill, do drop in after the contest to check out her write-up about her experience!
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 20:52 Permalink
sitashank
Very clever use of spaces to delineate the form of Vinayaka.Neat execution,too. I envy you. I wish I could make them as neat as you do.
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 21:04 Permalink
hannya

Hannya of Kokusai(Internationa In Japanese) traditional pattern Arts and Science Forum KASF from Japan

Ver interesting and nice design. I understand now it looks like an elephant/Ganesha Is this a complete single string Sikku/Neli-Kolam ? or a multi-string Kolam ? Which do you call/name this type Kolam ?
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 23:01 Permalink
sitashank
Dear Hannya, Only Hema could answer if it was done in one string only or many were required.This type is still a Sikku or Neli Kolam even though the design is figurative and not the usual square or diamond or rectangular.Are you associated with Mr Shojiro Nagata?If so could you tell me how to contact him? I am interested in his field of research about Kolams and Psychology.Many Thanks in advance.
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 21:28 Permalink
sitashank
Dear Hannya, A Post Script. I did a more detailed study of the Kolam since my previous note.The Kolam is not done with a continuous straight line.Some of the lines do not form a sinngle loop but start at one place and end at another point.In that sense it isn't traditional.
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 21:35 Permalink
dakshini
A wonderful creative work. It can be enhanced with lining around the art with kavi, any way a good work
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 23:11 Permalink
aishwaryavani
It is really a nice work, and it might be better if multicolors were used. Good job.
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 23:29 Permalink
vyjayanthi
My favarate ganesha! Great work...hat off to you. Vyjayanthi
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 06:43 Permalink
s_thilagavathi
Very Nice effort. Keep it up.
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 18:52 Permalink
jayamohan
I appreciate your patience in doing this!
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 19:21 Permalink
sundarmaya
this looks so much like the kolam that won the prize in the Times of India Margazhi kolam contest. Are you by any chance the same person who got the designer sari from Aishwarya sponsored by RMKV? I think this is that kolam and you are that person. Congrats to you! great effort and very good work! ore kallula rendu maangava?
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 20:39 Permalink
lakshmiraghu
Wow excelent work.and very good thought,no words to express .... how long you drawn this???waiting to read about the experience
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 06:08 Permalink
rajamma_2

wonderful!!!! waiting to read about her experience
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 05:55 Permalink
rajamma_2

wonderful!!!! waiting to read about her experience
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 05:55 Permalink
jkmrao

I congratulate the artist for not using colours. After all vinAyaka is SuklAMbaradharaM, right. Thus the white colour is quite apt. I am not sure whether this could be made more effective by using more gaps and spaces creating a contrast. Best of luck and regards! - mOhana
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 12:38 Permalink
Sumathi.v
Great work,simply superb even without the colours I can see life in it!!!!!!
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 23:23 Permalink
Jimraa
wow! this had to require a lot of planning - I couldn't even imagine making this, great work!
Tue, 01/20/2009 - 17:10 Permalink
hema131177
Thanks for comments ..... :)- Thanks again
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 00:35 Permalink
sumathik
excellent great job. Nice to see the vinayagar.All the best.
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 04:26 Permalink
Lata
Our congratulations to you Hema! I've heard about people who'd studied under poor lighting conditions back in India, but this is the first time I'm coming to know of people who make art under any kind of situations! Where there is a will...there's a way, for anybody, all one has to do...is believe in it! Thank you for sharing your unique experience.
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 13:08 Permalink
jayamohan
Congratulations! Oru kallil rendu maangai-as Sundarmaya has said! You deserve it for your innovation and hard work!
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 18:30 Permalink
sitashank
Congratulations.,Hema. You deserve it for the Design and Execution and Creativity.Your write up of the process of the Kolam from your mind to the Ground is very exciting and Inspiring.I am curious to know how long the Kolam stayed in its Place Before being removed for the next one.[seriously].I will be gratefull if this Query of mine is answered not only by you but the other participants too.Thank you in advance.
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 21:20 Permalink
manivasuki62
hi, your vinayakar is very beautiful. congrats for getting first prize in times of India kolam contest!!
Sun, 01/25/2009 - 16:53 Permalink
brindhayoga
Excellent. No words to appreciate u & ur family. All the best Take Care, Brindha Yogananth
Wed, 01/28/2009 - 03:59 Permalink
rajamma_2

Hemamalini,your hard work has earned you the prize what you deserve.the amount of support from the family also should be appreciated.Choosing Lord Ganesha is very apt.your concentration with which you have put the dots and drawn the neli around it with perfection is amazing.As mOhanaji says with out color the kolam is standing out nicely.Only the backgroung floor is little bad.Even the early morning sun is eagerly peeping inside to see your GANESA.ALL THE BEST WISHES!
Thu, 01/29/2009 - 06:24 Permalink
ammuchandhini
WOW....WOW...WOW...THATS ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE.....SUPERB MAM...SURE U DESERVE TO WIN....PLEASE SHARE SOME MORE KOLAMS FOR US TO ENJOY....
Sun, 12/26/2010 - 18:36 Permalink
jaanu
Oh my god speechless.. so nice chikku kolam,.. very divine
Sun, 12/26/2010 - 19:43 Permalink
subashini

Amazing , creative work.It is true that, hard work never fails.
Sun, 12/26/2010 - 20:50 Permalink
kameswari
Wonderful creation Mam. Speechless to comment such an astonishing creation.
Mon, 01/03/2011 - 08:09 Permalink
smahalakshmi
Hema, I appreciate ur patience in placing the dots. You have done a very neat job. You deserve it. Mahalakshmi
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 02:01 Permalink
lakshmiganapat…
Pillyar,s anugraham will be very much for u dear. Real hard work.
Tue, 11/13/2012 - 08:49 Permalink
anup
Mind blowing.......COngrats,,,and very well deserved...... :)
Mon, 11/26/2012 - 00:32 Permalink
completelawyer
congratulations to u on the winning of prize.great art work.by the way it's விநாயகர் not வினாயகர்.Kindly do correct it next time.
Thu, 12/06/2012 - 04:41 Permalink
jaanu
Extra Ordinary Kolam. Very much apt for winner entry.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 20:55 Permalink