Ladies in my home will make ‘Rangoli’ on Dhanteres and Diwali
@Professor2010 (20162)
India
November 10, 2012 4:49am CST
For your information the term Rangoli is derived from words ‘rang’ (color) and ‘aavalli’ (’colored creepers’ or ‘row of colors’).
Rangoli is a traditional art of India. The beautiful colored patterns (see picture) are made on the courtyard just outside the main entrance to home usually to bring good luck and prosperity
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It is a floor art (a form of sand-painting using finely ground white rice powder and colored powders.
Bengalis call it ‘Alpana’ and South Indians call it’ Kolam’.
[b]Any such festival in which you make colored patterns?
Please share your comments and opinions on this?
Please respond.
“Happy Diwali and thanks in advance”.[/b]
Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . 10/11/2012
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It is a floor art (a form of sand-painting using finely ground white rice powder and colored powders.
Bengalis call it ‘Alpana’ and South Indians call it’ Kolam’.
[b]Any such festival in which you make colored patterns?
Please share your comments and opinions on this?
Please respond.
“Happy Diwali and thanks in advance”.[/b]
Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . 10/11/20121 person likes this
5 responses
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
15 Nov 12
Hello Bhuwan! I have learned from you and your people here at mylot about Diwali and about Rangoli. I had not heard about that before and I find it beautiful even if I`m not able to understand it`s profound spiritual meaning. I saw once, many years ago, some coloured sand paintings made in the United States by the Navajo tribe. The paintings had a religious meaning, basically for healing purposes. THey were beautiful and made me wonder about all that we have lost with the so called civilization. 
Please take a picture to see what sister Kalyani will do there.
Please take a picture to see what sister Kalyani will do there.
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
17 Nov 12
I will be expecting your pictures when they come. I thank you so much for having shared part of your culture, friend. I have learned a tiny bit, yet I feel closer to you, my friends.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
16 Nov 12
I always try to share information, am happy many like, well my granddaughter 3 years young made some too, my son has taken some pictures i think, i will see and share, have a nice day
@fantabulus (4000)
• India
16 Nov 12
Sir my daughter love Rangoli and this year she makes very good Rangoli and all neighbors was coming for seeing her Rangoli. Her drawing is very nice and she loves all art work. Happy Diwali. I love this festival because everywhere cleanness and wear new cloths.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Nov 12
Namaskar Sir
With the advent of the stencils for the Rangoli, and the lack of creativity with the women folk, many ladies today have started finding easy ways to do these rangolis. But then, there are some still who do it the traditional way. It is nice to know that madam and others at your place would be doing the rangolis the traditional handmade way.
I hope my wife would be here on Monday and we would have some rangoli done on the day of Diwali at our place. She takes about 30-45 minutes to get one done but I dont have any complaints, instead I am happy to see her do the designs using her hand and creativity
With the advent of the stencils for the Rangoli, and the lack of creativity with the women folk, many ladies today have started finding easy ways to do these rangolis. But then, there are some still who do it the traditional way. It is nice to know that madam and others at your place would be doing the rangolis the traditional handmade way.
I hope my wife would be here on Monday and we would have some rangoli done on the day of Diwali at our place. She takes about 30-45 minutes to get one done but I dont have any complaints, instead I am happy to see her do the designs using her hand and creativity
, i suggest you this pattern.
@habibti320 (925)
• United States
11 Nov 12
Wow, this looks like a great tradition! I wish that my culture had something like this! It's great to affirm art and creativity, and it is so beautiful to look at!
I have also heard that many homes have rangoli year-round.
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@vsandeep08 (8)
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10 Nov 12
i like this festival aa lot. .. . jst rock professor jee . . happy diwali in advance.
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