Rangoli
Rangoli
Rangoli is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the ground using materials such as coloured rice, dry flour, coloured sand or flower petals.
The practice is showcased during occasions such as Hindu festivals (Diwali, Onam, Pongal...), auspicious observances, marriage celebrations and other similar milestones and gatherings.
The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by girls or women.
Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, deity impressions, or flower and petal shapes (appropriate for the given celebrations), but they can also be very elaborate designs crafted by numerous people. Designs are passed from one generation to the next, keeping both the art form and the tradition alive.
The practice is showcased during occasions such as Hindu festivals (Diwali, Onam, Pongal...), auspicious observances, marriage celebrations and other similar milestones and gatherings.
The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by girls or women.
Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, deity impressions, or flower and petal shapes (appropriate for the given celebrations), but they can also be very elaborate designs crafted by numerous people. Designs are passed from one generation to the next, keeping both the art form and the tradition alive.
Rangoli adapted from Wikipedia and licensed by The Cultural Me under CC BY SA 3.0