Multiple choice general knowledge culture

What is the name of the flower carpet which is laid in front of every house to welcome the advent of the vanquished king?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Flower Pot

  3. Pookalam

  4. Poo koolam
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Explanation

Pookalam (also called Athapookalam) is the traditional floral carpet laid in front of houses during Onam to welcome King Mahabali. It is made with various flowers arranged in intricate patterns. Rangoli is a North Indian term using colored powders, not flowers. 'Poo koolam' is a misspelling variant.

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