Kolam designs to print
Dot-grid patterns to practise, copy or colour.
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How to print kolam designs
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Browse the 12 designs and tap the ones you want.
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Choose A4 or US Letter, and whether to add a name line.
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Download a PDF with one design per page, save a PNG, or print straight away.
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Colour with crayons, pencils, markers or paint.
About this printable
Twelve kolam patterns built on a grid of dots: petals join neighbouring dots, loops circle the edges and flourishes point out from each side. Grids range from small (good for beginners) to large and detailed.
Kolam are patterns traditionally drawn with rice flour at the entrance of homes, especially in Tamil Nadu, and they are an important part of Pongal. Use these sheets to practise on paper first, or colour them in.
What’s included
- Pictures: Kolam 1, Kolam 2, Kolam 3, Kolam 4, Kolam 5, Kolam 6, Kolam 7, Kolam 8, Kolam 9, Kolam 10, Kolam 11, Kolam 12.
Tips
- Copy the dot grid first, then draw the curves around the dots.
- Practise with chalk on the floor before using rice flour.
- Colour the petals in two alternating colours for a bright look.
About the festival
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu in mid-January: Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Homes are decorated with kolam drawn in rice flour, and sweet pongal is cooked in a new pot until it boils over.
Sources
Festival facts on this page were checked on 7 November 2026 against:
More printables
Find more in Pongal & Makar Sankranti.
Frequently asked questions
How do I draw a kolam from these?
Mark the dots in the same grid on the floor, then draw the petals and loops around them, one ring at a time.
How is kolam different from rangoli?
Kolam is usually line art drawn around a dot grid with rice flour; rangoli is usually filled with coloured powders. Both decorate entrances for festivals.
Are these good for kids?
Yes. The small grids are a fun introduction to symmetry for children of about 7 and up.
Is everything really free?
Yes. Every design, puzzle and card is free to print for home, school and community use, with no sign-up.