Rangoli In Different States of India. Different States and Different Rangoli Designs.
Rangoli means an array of colours in Sanskrit. India is a tradition rich country wherein several traditional practices are passed on from generation to generation. Throughout India, in all the states, the practice of drawing rangoli is in vogue. The art of drawing designs and patterns on the floor, courtyards, walls and temples with rice…
The word rangoli is derived from Sanskrit ‘Rangavalli’ which means a row of colours. Simple to intricate designs drawn on the floor and walls with rice flour, special rock powder and chirodi are known as rangoli designs. Rangoli is as old as Indian tradition. The art of making rangoli is passed on from generation to…
Onam Rangoli is celebrated in Kerala. The first thing that comes to mind is that the flower bed or floral designs arrangements are known as Pookkalam or Athapookalam. The common Ona-pookalam consists of ten rings representing the ten day celebrations. Onam begins on Atham and ends on Thiru Onam in the month of August –…
Mandana paintings are wall paintings of Rajasthan. Mandana is taken from the Sanskrit word. Mandana means to discover and to draw lines. It creates a work of art. Mandana are used to protect home. Mandana are used to welcome gods into the house and celebrations on occasions. Popular Mandana Designs: Rangoli in Rajasthan is called…