Pookalam
E638826
Pookalam is a traditional, intricate floral carpet created on the ground during the Onam festival in Kerala, India, as a symbol of welcome and celebration.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Onam tradition
ⓘ
ritual art form ⓘ traditional floral decoration ⓘ |
| hasDesignCharacteristic |
circular patterns
ⓘ
concentric rings ⓘ geometric symmetry ⓘ intricate motifs ⓘ vibrant colors ⓘ |
| hasLiteralMeaning | flower arrangement ⓘ |
| hasNameInMalayalam | പൂക്കളം ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
aesthetic decoration
ⓘ
symbol of celebration ⓘ symbol of welcome ⓘ welcoming King Mahabali ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWithCountry | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWithFestival | Onam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWithRegion | Kerala NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isCategoryOf |
Indian floor art
ⓘ
ritual floor decoration ⓘ |
| isCreatedBy |
children and youth
ⓘ
community groups ⓘ family members ⓘ |
| isCreatedDuring |
Onam season
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
ten days of Onam ⓘ |
| isCreatedFrom |
flower petals
ⓘ
leaves ⓘ whole flowers ⓘ |
| isCreatedOn |
courtyard
ⓘ
ground ⓘ house entrance ⓘ |
| isCreatedOnDay |
Atham
ⓘ
Thiruvonam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isLinkedToAvatar | Vamana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isLinkedToDeity | Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isLinkedToLegend | Mahabali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPracticedBy |
Malayali Hindus
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
people of Kerala ⓘ |
| isRelatedTo |
Alpana
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Kolam NERFINISHED ⓘ Rangoli NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isUsedFor |
festive competitions
ⓘ
school cultural events ⓘ temple celebrations ⓘ |
| requiresSkill |
color coordination
ⓘ
floral arrangement ⓘ pattern design ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
community unity
ⓘ
hospitality ⓘ prosperity and well-being ⓘ |
| usesColorSymbolism |
abundance
ⓘ
joy ⓘ prosperity ⓘ |
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