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Rangoli done with flowers

Created by preethirajaganesh on 2007-01-12,

This rangoli was published on 2007-01-12.

Lamps and flowers

Created by sujijag on 2007-01-05,

This rangoli was published on 2007-01-05.

Diya kolam

Created by Lata on 2006-10-18,

Another simple diya kolam for this diwali. I had created a poster version of this kolam a while back while demonstrating kolam/rangoli in a local library.
Please click on the blue arrow located at the bottom of the dot grid, to view the animation.

Jwaala Rangoli

Created by Lata on 2005-12-29,

This rangoli was published on 2005-12-29.

Diwali Kolam

Created by Lata on 2005-10-23,

Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated by the hindus world-wide. The word "Deep" means light, and "avali" means "in a row". Deepavali is known as the "festival of lights". Traditional Rangoli motifs adorn the front-yards 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.

The pattern shown here is an example of a Diwali kolam/Rangoli. After the outlines are drawn, the design is colored with bright colors.

Diyas rangoli

Created by Lata on 2005-10-16,

Deepavali / Diwali is celebrated by the hindus world-wide. The word "Deep" means light and "avali" means "a row" which makes Deepavali the "festival of lights". Traditional Rangoli motifs adorn the frontyards and entryways of every house. People light earthen lamps called "diya" on this day and thank the goddess 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 easy for anyone who wants to make a Rangoli. It has 6 rows of dots altogether and in each row there are 6 dots. The finished design has 4 "diyas" or the clay lamps pointing in different directions. After the outlines are drawn, the diyas are colored with bright colors.

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