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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