A Traditional Art Form Of India Called RANGOLI, On The Occassion Of Diwali!

in #art6 years ago

Hello everyone! A very happy Diwali to you all.

Diwali is a major festival celebrated (this time on 7 November, 2018) by Hindus in India. All parts of India celebrate Diwali in a grand manner, which involves the following:


  1. Deepa (a lamp made of mud)

    Diwali is also termed 'Deepavali'; and since Deepa means a lamp signifying light, Deepavali means Festival Of Light. People light a deepa to bring positive energies to their homes, as well as to their thoughts.


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  2. Sweets

    The idea of including sweets in this festival is to bring sweetness into not only people's mouth, but their lives as well! Sweets play such a major role that Diwali is also called as Festival Of Sweets. We exchange sweets with our friends and families. Kind of like how kids exchange trading cards!


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  3. Rangoli
    (a design created on the floor using colored powder)

    Pronounced rung-go-lee. Why a Rangoli? It has a sort of spiritual significance. In Hinduism, Rangolis are created on special occasions and religious ceremonies. But my main concern isn't why it's made, I just love creating it. :P

Rangolis That I Made


What I Used To Make All The Below Colorful Rangolis

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Warming Up With A Rough Rangoli

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When Lights Are Off, A Simple Rangoli Design Takes On A Magical Form!

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Working On "Durga Lakshmi" Rangoli; a Goddess

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And, Done!

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Look What Turning The Lights Off Does To A Rangoli's Beauty!

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Mix Of Flowers, Deepa (Diya) & Colorful Rangoli Powder

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Let's Turn Off The Lights, And Boom!

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Here's A Special One Made Entirely Of Colorful Flower Petals

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...Lights Off, Diya On!

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Anyone Hungry? Rangoli Made Up Of Dry Fruits (Almond & Grapes)!

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"Vamana Avatar", A Form That "Vishnu" God Took

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BONUS: Read the background story of this here!

The Full Rangoli!

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