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About Rangoli
Rangoli is one of the most popular art forms in India. Rangoli can be wall art as well as floor art. The tem rangoli is deriveed from words rang (colour) and aavalli ('coloured creepers' or 'row of colurs').
'Rangoli' is a sanskrit word which means a creative expression of art through the use of color. In ancient India, rangolis were used to decorate the entrances of homes, a floor-paining which provided a warm and colorful welcome to visitors. In India cultures, all guests and visitors occupy a very special place, and a rangoli is an expression of this warm hospitality. In particular, the Diwali festival is widely celebrated with rangolis, since at this time, people visit each other's homes to exchage greetings and sweets.
In ancient times, rangolis were actually decorations made on the entrances and walls of houses to brighten up and add color to occasions being celebrated, like weddings, births, and significant religious days. They also signified a warm welcome to visitors. In fact in Maharashtra, India, housewives make them each morning. The designs would be simple and geomatrical but could invoke symbolic forms. Oil lamps (diyas) would be placed in rangoli to give it yet another dimension.
The designs are symbolic and common to the entire country, and can include geometrical patters, with lines, dots, squares; the swastika, lotus, footprints (supposed to be of goddess Lakshmi), creepers, and animals. These beautiful Rangolis are especially painted at the entrance of all houses durign Diwali to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
Rangoli also has a religious significance, enchancing the beauty of the surroundings and spreading joy and happiness all around.
Rangoli also has very much importance such as follows :-
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