Rangoli

The word Rangoli literally can be translated to english as which can be literally translated to english as Rows of colours. It is the traditional art form in India, which is much similar to the sand painting found in western and other countries. But instead of sand, colourful powders are used in creating beautiful algebraic shapes in front of one's house to welcome gods and guests. (In India guests are considered to be equals to god. There are stories being taught from generation to generation about treating guests with all their share of food even if they starve.)

The powders used in the creation of the Rangoli are normally rice powdered and mixed with colours.

Here is the small rangoli that was made before Deepavali/Diwali day at my office. It was a very good exercise for the eyes to see the real colours in action.




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