Karthigai Deepam kolam simple
The dot pattern is 9 by 5. Connect the dots with lines as shown in the second picture. Add diya or deepam patterns . Add kavi or colours . Place diyas around the kolam . This chukki rangoli 9 by 5 can be used for festivals like Varamahalakshmi Pooja also
Either we can use diya patterns or convert them into lotuses to represent Goddess Lakshmi . Stars and spirals are very much useful in creating muggulu This was created long back. I do not make a note of the date on which it was drawn first. As and when I feel that a particular design can be shared on social media , I do it.