Teacher Mohd Bakri Talib is likely one of the few non-Indians to have mastered the intricate art of creating vibrant kolam ...

“You make something beautiful knowing it won’t last long. That’s the whole point. It’s creation, destruction and renewal.

Today, the ancient and the contemporary works walk hand in hand in Chennai—the kolam designs share space with immersive projections, and temple imagery engages in conversation with international ...