In Diwali 'Rangoli'
is a Sanskrit word which means a creative look of art through the use of color.
The word rangoli may also have come from "rang" (color) +
"aavalli" (row), which means row of colors, or from rang+avalli,
which means creepers of colors. Basically, Rangoli is the art of drawing images
and motifs on the floor and walls of one's home using different color powders.
Designed with a
beautiful combination of various colors, the Rangoli images create an
enchanting piece of art.
Basically a floor
painting, a rangoli image stands for a sign of welcome. The main purpose of
making rangolis in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth,
to individual homes apart from warding off the evil eye.
Making Diwali Rangoli
The art of rangoli is
known by different names in different regions such as "Rangoli" in
Maharashtra, Alpana (in Bengal), and Kolam (in South India). Although Rangoli
has its origins in Maharashtra, today it is practiced everywhere. One of the
most popular arts among Indian women, rangoli is an age old custom of India,
and skillful all over the country.
Traditionally Rangolis
are decorated or created out of colored sand/rice powder. A regular pattern or
picture of Gods, Goddess, Dancers, Diyas etc. is drawn and colored
rice powder/sand is then layered on top to form a picture. A symmetrical
rangoli pattern can be drawn on paper or card and then decorated by children
with crumpled tissue paper.
Spaces can be created within the rangoli design to place diyas. One can also
use flower petals of different colors such as golden marigolds, bright red
roses to add that extra dimension to the pattern. With a little bit of
imagination, a dash of aesthetic sense and dollops of patience, one can create
a piece of art with colors. .
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