Drawing lines between tradition and trend:

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Nov 07

Indian expat keeps cultural tradition alive: Indian expatriate Bindu Maheswari Kona, 37, creates kolam to preserve her cultural heritage.

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Nov 07

Malls glow with festive grandeur in Penang: Creative decorations in dazzling colours set the mood for Deepavali.

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/11/05/mydin039s-rotating-kolam-earns-national-record

Nov 05

Mydin's rotating kolam earns national record: MYDIN Mohamed Holdings Bhd has earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the country's largest ...

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/10/21/campaign-to-deepen-experience-of-deepavali

Oct 21

Campaign to deepen experience of Deepavali: THE rousing sounds of dhol drums and the illumination of a vibrant kolam piece at the grand foyer marked the start of ...

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Hindustan Times

Apr 23

Vijay's mom can't stop gushing as she watches son on TV after voting in election; cousin sister celebrates with kolam | Hindustan Times

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/01/22/selangor-allots-rm15mil-for-indian-festivities

Jan 22

Selangor allots RM1.5mil for Indian festivities: Selangor has allocated RM1.5mil for celebrations related to the Indian community such as Deepavali ...

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2025/10/29/a-celebration-of-warmth-and-unity

Oct 29 25

A celebration of warmth and unity: The long Deepavali weekend was a vibrant time for tradition, family, friends and festive travels.

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Oct 21 25

Deepavali warmth outshines rain: GEORGE TOWN: It was a rainy Deepavali, yet the celebration of the Festival of Lights remained just as vibrant.

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Deccan Chronicle

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Oct 17 25

Green India Challenge Revives Kolam Tribals’ Bamboo Craft in Adilabad: The Kolam tribes, classified as PVTG, are skilled bamboo artisans.

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2025/10/14/de-light-ful-radiance-of-deepavali

Oct 14 25

De-light-ful radiance of Deepavali: With the Festival of Lights approaching, Malaysians from all walks of life are coming together to celebrate a season of ...

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Oct 10 25

Ready-made kolam a hit : IPOH: As Deepavali draws near, traders selling various types of ready-made decorative items for kolam at the popular Little India ...