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Tamil Art is just Math?! (What is Kolam)
Newsletter Issue 9 | Jan 2025 So apparently the Tamil art form, the Kolam (கோலம்) is just math? Kolams are beautiful patterns drawn on the ground in the morning using natural materials such as rice flour or rock salt. These designs are often found at the entrance of homes and events. The origins of Kolam are unclear, as most speculate that the oral tradition and teaching of this art form cannot be precisely dated. However, scholars agree that Kolams have evolved over at
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Ancestral Tamil Beliefs Embedded in Language: Insights from Greetings and Death Expressions
Explore ancient Tamil worldviews through daily expressions
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Why Do Tamils Eat With Their Hands?
The science behind eating with your hands often gets hidden behind biased and racist views.
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Books about Tamil Culture & History - in English
In order to form our own opinions about the Tamil way of life and history it's important to explore a variety of perspectives
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