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Importance of Kolam in the Margazhi month👇

The ritual of Kolam is an extremely important feature of the culture of South India, and especially so in Tamil Nadu. During the holy month of Margazhi, almost all houses are decorated with colourful and elaborate kolams. These are drawn on the threshold to welcome in guests and divine beings to bless their houses with prosperity and happiness. Kolam competitions are also held, with rewards being offered for the best designs and drawings.

During Margazhi, kolam forms an important part of tradition. Women sprinkle water on the front yard and draw kolam made of rice flour in the early hours of the morning. It served three distinct purposes. They bend and stretch to join the dots and lines to create geometric designs, unknowingly performing the warm-up exercises and at the same time receiving an ozone ‘therapy’ along with feeding the ants, insects and birds with the rice flour.

Now these mesmerising intricate patterns are available in the form of beautiful 500 piece jigsaw puzzles. Go on, challenge yourself and unlace the interlace with our Kolam puzzle! 🧩🧩

Here’s everything you need to know about the Margazhi month. 😀

A kolam is a geometric drawing created with rice flour. Its design can vary from simple and small to colourful and complex. Regardless of its design, the kolam is a customary Indian culture that has many benefits to one’s life. Kolam symbolizes auspiciousness and good luck. 😊

Each day before dawn, during the Brahma muhurtam (believed to be the time when Brahma and all other deities descend to the earth) and sometimes before dusk, millions of women in the town, villages and the cities of South India draw kolam on the thresholds and floors of houses, temples and work space usually. ✨

Here’s everything you need to know about Kolam.

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The Kathakali dance puzzle brings to you, India’s most dazzling performance art form from the State of Kerala, centred around traditional themes including folk and religious stories from Hindu mythology. This puzzle illustrates a scene from the epic Mahabharata, where, multi-hued dancers with intricately painted masks and beautifully crafted Kathakali dance costumes, portray the story of good prevailing over evil. In this scene Lord Krishna negotiates with Duryodhan and Dushasan, to peacefully return to the Pandavas what rightfully belongs to them to prevent the great war of Kurukshetra. 🧩

Join us in dancing to the triumph of good, as you decode this vibrant Kathakali portrayal! ☺️

The Garba dance puzzle brings to you, the country’s most vibrant and energetic festival of dance that is celebrated during Navratri- Garba, the traditional dance of Gujarat.

From the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, to the festive surrounds at the neighbourhood, from the multi-hued costumes with high octane dancing to the resounding spirit of communities coming together , all have been vibrantly portrayed for you to relish and decode!

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The Garba dance puzzle brings to you, the country’s most vibrant and energetic festival of dance that is celebrated during Navratri- Garba, the traditional dance of Gujarat.

From the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, to the festive surrounds at the neighbourhood, from the multi-hued costumes with high octane dancing to the resounding spirit of communities coming together , all have been vibrantly portrayed for you to relish and decode! 🧩

Join us in dancing to the cycle of life! 😍

The collection of Indian Festivals puzzles from Aurva, have been artfully designed to explore customs, rituals and practices while unravelling their cultural significance.

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Originally from Gujarat, Garba is both a form of dance and a religious and social event and an unparalleled spectacle. Garba is extremely popular throughout the country because of its characteristic vibrancy during the Navratri festival~The nine-day Navratri festival, which takes place every year in the month of Ashwin (September or October).

Devotees dress up in colourful costumes while performing Garba and wear oxidised heavy jewellery, earrings, bangles, and necklaces with colorful ghagra choli. Kafni pyjamas are worn by men with Ghagra kurtas above the knees and pagadi on their head.

Read more about Garba at https://www.aurva.in/blogs/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-dance-form-garba

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This 54 pieces puzzle unfolds the tale behind little Hanuman’s strength, valour, and even the christening of his name! Children explore the story of Lord Hanuman’s flight to reach the Sun and his tussle with the King of Heaven, Lord Indra who strikes him with the thunderbolt while riding the Elephant Airavat.

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The epic Ramayana tells the story of Rama, an exiled prince of Ayodhya. His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana lived in the forest with him while in exile. In the absence of Rama and Lakshman, Ravana disguised himself as a holy man and visited the hermitage of Rama and Sita and Sita was kidnapped by him and brought to his kingdom, Lanka.

Rama was devastated when he returned to his forest cottage and discovered Sita had disappeared. In order to locate Sita and wage war against Ravana's kingdom, he enlisted Hanuman, Sugriva, and other vanaras. In the wake of finding Sita in Lanka, Rama travelled there with an army to destroy Ravana's palace. The battle between Rama and the demons ended with Rama's victory! 😀

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This 500 piece puzzle bring to you the intricate handcrafted painting tradition of Pattachitra from the East Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal, where stories from great Indian epics are depicted intricately on special fabrics. This Pattachitra puzzle narrates the essence of Ramayan, the most celebrated epic from India and Southeast Asia weaving together the epic’s key moments in one frame while illustrating the grand coronation of Lord Rama as the eminent central piece.

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This 500 piece puzzle brings to you a magnificent manifestation where Lord Krishna reveals his universal cosmic form - the Vishwaroopam, encompassing of thousands of forms, gods and demons, living and nonliving, galaxies and constellations, with the splendour of a thousand suns in the sky and the totality of the entire universe in one place.

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Little children with excitement bursting crackers on the streets, families greeting each other with gifts, rows of lamps that make homes sparkle, the never-ending glory of the crackling and lit night sky and other Diwali traditions are portrayed vibrantly for you to piece together. 🪔🧩

The Deepavali puzzle brings India’s most rejoiced and revelled festival to add light and life to your celebrations this Deepavali season! ✨

Also, take a look at the difference between North Indian and South Indian Diwali celebrations in India.

The Festival of Lights is all about doubling the joy by sharing it with our loved ones. This Diwali, take a step back from the ordinary and make a unique statement with your gifts. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with unique and thoughtful presents. 🧩

The collection of Indian Festivals puzzles from Aurva have been artfully designed to explore customs, rituals and practices while unravelling their cultural significance.

The Deepavali Puzzle brings India’s most rejoiced and revelled festival to add light and life to your celebrations this season. ☺️

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