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Sunday, March 1, 2026

learn Maths from Kolangal !!

 

Learning Mathematics from Kolam art !! 

A tessellation or tiling is the covering of a surface, often a plane, using one or more geometric shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps and no gaps. In mathematics, tessellation can be generalized to higher dimensions and a variety of geometries. 

 

This intricate kolam pattern features a radial arrangement of diamond shapes built on a grid, showcasing geometric precision typical of   traditional rice flour art aka Kolam.


               The design exhibits four-fold rotational symmetry, where rotating by 90 degrees maps the pattern onto itself. Here, repeat of  diamond (rhombus) tiles fill the plane without gaps or overlaps, forming a periodic tiling. 

Not sure whether the maker had Mathematics in mind or was a Maths wizard – it was a kolam dedicated to Sri Parthasarathi Perumal – there is always more things to appreciate !!! 

File pic of 2022.

1 comment:

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