Kolam
Subject in Hinduism
Kolam has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Seekers of the Eternal. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Swasthik IyengarSouth Indian-born tattoo artist and painter known as Ganga Ma, based in New York
Iyengar explained that kolam is drawn in rice flour so it can be worn away and eaten by insects and crows, which is taken as a sign of blessing.
“And it's made of rice flour because it's meant to be rubbed off, eaten by insects and crows”
Seekers of the Eternal: Ep 66 - Swasthik Iyengar - Sacred Tattoos (Jun 30, 2025) · Listen from 5:35
Podcasts
- Seekers of the Eternal · 1 episode
Episodes
Ep 66 - Swasthik Iyengar - Sacred TattoosSeekers of the Eternal · Jun 30, 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Palehorse talks with tattoo artist Swasthik Iyengar (Ganga Ma) about her grandmother's healing kolam tattoos, devotional art, Hindu deities and the spiritual side of tattooing.