Rangoli – An Ancient Indian tradition

Patterns or designs made on the floor and walls of houses or temples are known as rangolis. Rangoli is a unique folk art form which is exclusive only to India. Since times immemorial, rangoli is associated with auspicious occasions. Rangoli is drawn in front of Hindu deities to invoke their blessings. In South India, every…

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…

Fish Rangoli

The Fish or Matsya (Hindi) is a sign of rivers Yamuna and Ganga in Hindu religion. But originally it is meant as a fortune in various religions like Hindu, Buddhism and Jainism. It is also a part of eight symbols of Buddhist. As a sign of Buddhist it teaches us that a person who practices religion or…