The pookkalam should have a circular geometric pattern while the

measurement of the Pookalam should not exceed one metre in diameter.

Participating teams must use only fresh flowers and leaves to make the

Pookkalam. Materials like coffee powder, sawdust, coloured dried coconut

or coloured powder should not be used during the process of designing.

The pookkalam should be designed using petals of the flowers. (An

exception is given, if the team wants to place a lotus in the centre of the

pookkalam).

Theme or concept based designs are allowed.

The teams shall consist of five members of which three should be females.

(This rule can be modified - maximum 10 members)

The time allotted for designing the pookkalam is 1.5 hours.

After the designing of Pookalam is completed, the teams can decorate it

with traditional decorations like the Nilavillaku or Onathappan etc.

After the completion of the Pookalam, the teams should clean the

surroundings and make it ready for judging.