Rangoli Competition

Rangoli Competition

Rangoli is an art in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. It is usually made during special occasions such as Diwali, Onam, Pongal and other Hindu festivals in the Indian subcontinent. Designs of rangoli are passed from one generation to the next generation.

The objective of rangoli is to decorate our surroundings and it is considered to bring good luck. The types of design may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore and practices that are unique to each area. It is generally done by girls or women. Sometimes boys also take part. This practice is showcased during occasions such as festivals, marriage celebrations, auspicious observances and other similar milestones and gatherings.

Rangoli designs are simple geometric shapes, deity impressions, or flower and petal shapes but they are also very extensive designs made by many people. The base material is usually dry or wet powdered rice or dry flour and other natural colours can be added. Other materials comprise colored sand, red brick powder and even flowers and petals, as in the case of flower rangolis.