The most important element of Rangoli is being colorful! Some common symbols used in Rangoli are peacocks, lotus flowers, mangoes, and fish. Rangoli design can be simple geometric shapes, floral shapes or they can also be very elaborate designs. Chowk Purana in Uttar Pradesh and Aripan in Bihar refer to decorating the floor with various design using flour and rice paste. In Maharashtra, Rangoli is drawn on the floor.
In Kolkata, Alpana is drawn in the courtyard. In Rajasthan, the Mandana are drawn on walls. In South India, Rangoli is known as Kolam.
It is a folk art that is passed from one generation to another as mothers teach the art of Rangoli to their kids.Įach state of India has its own way of making Rangoli and they are called by different names. Some mothers in India do this activity every morning, or on a special festive occasion like Diwali, Onam, and Pongal. It is thought to bring good luck, prosperity on the house and in the family, and to welcome guests. Traditionally, Rangoli is an art of decoration drawn on the floor or the entrances of homes.
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