Origin of Rangoli

Good one keep it up.

Havent know all these things before...thank sridevi for the information..I like the third photo of rangoli..quite amazing :)

Good website Sridevi explaining the different rangoli patterns.Thanks for sharing it.

Actually what this Rangoli means? Saree design or any design ?

Sridevi, thanks for sharing this link. It is very nice and useful to get the entire info on rangoli at one site!!

Abid, no this is not a saree design. Rangoli is the design that is used to decorate the front of the homes on auspicious occasions and during festivals! The mere idea behind was to draw positive energy towards one's home and also to spread the feeling of festivity. the material that is used varies from state to state. In states of West Bengal, South India rice paste is used for this purpose while in Maharashtra a fine white powder that is obtained naturally is used for the same.

Oh...That one which is put in front of of houses.I had a neighbour hailing from Maharashtra.On Deepavali day I found some drawings on their yard.That is Rangoli.Am I right?

Yes Abid, that's right. Those are rangoli designs!!! :) :)

OK...As I am not familiar with Hindu Customs I have no idea about this.Thanks for sharing.

thanks for sharing site sridevi...

The rangoli are amasing..indeed

thanks for sharing information...

Thats a very good one. Sorry.. missed this thread. :)

I would like to share one of my very familiar article :) :lol:

"Indian Customs Vs Scientific Reasons"
http://www.boddunan.com/people-a-places/59-customs-and-culture/13416-indian-customs-vs-scientific-reasons.html

:)

Internet contains lots of information.. we have to just find it.. thanks sridevi for sharing this information..