An Artistic Expression

In Indian traditions several practices have been intertwined with everyday life. The art of drawing rangoli is as old as the Indian culture. Since times immemorial, it is a common practice all over India to draw a rangoli at religious ceremonies and other auspicious occasions. Rangoli is derived from the Sanskrit word “Rangavalli”, which means…

Kolam of Andhra Pradesh

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…