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.
rangoli
Here are the kolams and rangolis in this page:
- Jyothi rangoli
- Twirly rangoli
- monochromatic blue rangoli
- olivegreen / red rangoli
- Sunburst rangoli
- The Blue star rangoli for hanukkah
- Tristar rangoli
- Birds of a feather
- pink rose rangoli
- Red and white rangoli
Created by Lata on 2005-10-16,
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Created by Lata on 2005-10-13,
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.
