What types of patterns are used in rangoli?

Some special patterns for Diwali Rangoli are the Diya also called Deep, Ganesha, Lakshmi, flowers or birds of India. The patterns include the face of Hindu deities, geometric shapes peacock motifs, and round floral designs. Many of these motifs are traditional and are handed down by the previous generations.

What is traditional rangoli?

This art form is native to Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Also known as Alpana, rangoli patterns are created on the floor using coloured rice, flowers, coloured sand or paints. Rangoli art is a traditional form of welcoming good luck and its popularity has remained unaffected over the years.

What are the different designs in a Rangoli art?

Rangoli design can be simple geometric shapes, floral shapes or they can also be very elaborate designs. Some common symbols used in Rangoli are peacocks, lotus flowers, mangoes, and fish. The most important element of Rangoli is being colorful! Rangoli can be made on the floor, sidewalk, or entrances of homes.

In which direction we should make Rangoli?

Ready-made rangoli should be placed in the west direction.

What is the meaning of Aavali in Rangoli?

The word Rangoli comes from two words, ‘Rang’ and ‘Aavali’, which means rows of colours.

Which side god should face?

According to Vastu experts, god should be placed in either east or north-east direction in the house. The idols or deities must be kept at a certain height from the ground. The setting should be such that the face of God must be towards west and the face of worshipper should be towards east.

What is the most interesting feature of Rangoli?

Combining symmetry, precision, and complexity, Rangoli is designs made of geometrical lines drawn on the floor, composed of curved loops. Marking are designed around a grid pattern of dots. The medium used to outline patterns is often rice powder, chalk, white rock powder and chalk powder.

Can we keep God photos in bedroom?

Ideally, a mandir should be in the kitchen or living room in case you don’t have much space. But if that doesn’t work out, you can keep the mandir in the bedroom only in the northeast direction of the bedroom.