Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is celebrated by the hindus world-wide. The word "Deepa" means "light" and "avali" means "a row", which makes Deepavali the "festival of light". Traditional Rangoli motifs adorn the frontyards and entryways of every house. People light earthen lamps called "diya" on this day and thank Goddess Lakshmi for the wealth and happiness that she has bestowed upon them. On this day, people visit friends and relatives and also exchange gifts and sweets. Diwali teaches us to drive away the ignorance, the darkness around us and to uphold the true values of life. This Rangoli pattern shown here is an example for anyone who wants to make a Rangoli. After the outlines are drawn, the rangoli is colored with bright powdered dyes/colored sand.
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- Jyothi rangoli
- Aiswarya kolam
- The Blue star rangoli for hanukkah
- Tristar rangoli
- Spotted deers
- Birds of a feather
- White flower rangoli
- Pookalam / pookolam rangoli
- kolam entry - 4
- kolam entry - 1
There are some special kolams which are only drawn in front of deities in pooja rooms (places of worship). Such kolams have some significance with a particular form of a deity, for instance - the Aiswarya kolam is drawn in the pooja room to obtain prosperity in the form of wealth/monetary gains. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth and prosperity.
In the aiswarya kolam, after all the triangular shapes are drawn, it is customary to place coins in all the corners along with some vermillion/turmeric.
Please click on the blue button located at the bottom of the design to animate it.
This rangoli is a multiple of the "twirly" rangoli seen in the kids section. Often times, it is possible to make exquisite designs just by taking one small pattern and then placing multiple copies of it in different angles. This rangoli could be colored in either pastel or in bold/dark shades.
SPOTTED DEERS--- the no.of dots is 16 dots for 6 lines till 6 dots. the style of dots is leaving one dot on each side till it reduces to 6 dots.
An entry from the kolam competition that was held during Galatta an event held in Hayward, CA, USA for the benefit of Udhavum Karangal.
