Most households wake up early this month.
The cold breeze and lighted streets testimony to the winter month.
Young and old woman wake up,
Open their doors and wash the entrance clean with water. Then they draw an elaborate kolam also called dot designs.
Every household will have a kolam, designs perfect and symmetrical.
On the wet ground the white rice powder design add aesthetics to the homes.
As one wanders in the cold, the temples come alive with music, the bells ring in harmony and houses welcome the margazhi month with kolams and festivities.
It is one of the best times of the year where every household celebrate the year beginning with colours and festivities.
The kolams add life and vibrancy to homes. Harboring a hope for good things to come.