The art of rangoli has got its momentum from the ancient time in the Hindu mythology. Rice paste, wheat flour and vegetable dyes are used for the variety of colours and its designs are symbolic with geometric or floral patterns like squares, circles, triangles, lotus, fish, footprints (supposed to be of goddess Lakshmi), leaves, trees, animals, etc. Each state of India has its own way of making Rangoli.
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Aipan is one of the traditional forms of Rangoli, practiced in the state of Uttarakhand, now Uttaranchal. It has great social, cultural and religious significance. more...
Alpana is ancient Hindu religious floor art. It is a form of rangoli, which is famous in Bengal. It is difficult to determine the origin of this art. more...
Aripana art form is a variation of the Rangoli, practiced in Bihar. It usually comprises of line drawings, illustrated on the floor of the house.more...