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A Rangoli with mixed colors at

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This article is about the Indian folk art. For other uses, see Rangoli (disambiguation).

Rangoli, also known as Kolam or Muggu, is a folk art from India in

which patterns are created on the floor in living rooms or courtyards

using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower  petals. It is usually made during Diwali (Deepawali), Onam, Pongal

and other Indian festivals. They are meant to be sacred welcoming

areas for the Hindu deities generation to the next, keeping both the art

form and the tradition alive. Similar practices are followed in different

states of India: Rangoli in Karnataka, Kolam in Tamil Nadu;

Mandana in Rajasthan; Chaookpurna in Chhattisgarh; Alpana in West

Bengal; Ar ipana in Bihar; Chowk pujan in Uttar Pradhesh; Muggu in

Andhra Pr adhesh;Golam k olam or kalam in Kerala and others except

in North eastern states.[1]

The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as

they reflect traditions, folklore and practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by women.

Generally, this practice is showcased during occasions such as festivals, auspicious observances, marriage

celebrations and other similar milestones and gatherings.

Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, deity impressions, or flower and petal shapes (appropriate for 

the given celebrations), but they can also be very elaborate designs crafted by numerous people. The base

material is usually dry or wet powdered rice or dry flour, to which sindoor (vermilion), haldi (turmeric) and other 

natural colors can be added. Chemical colors are a modern variation. Other materials include colored sand, red

 brick powder and even flowers and petals, as in the case of flower rangolis.

Contents

1 In different states

2 Key elements

3 Creation

4 Faith and beliefs

5 References

6 Further reading

7 External links

In different states

Rangoli art is an adornment or decoration that has different names in different states of India; for example,

Rangoli in Karnataka, Chaookpurna in Chhattisgarh, Mandana in Rajasthan, Aripan in Bihar, Alpana in Bengal,

Sanskar Bharti in Maharashtra, Kolam in Tamil Nadu, Muggulu in Andhra Pradhesh, Alikhthap in Kumaon,

Kalam in Kerala, and Saathiya in Gujarat. Not just in names, the designs also vary as per the region.

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In middle India mainly in Chhattisgarh Rangoli is called Chaook and is generally drawn at the entrance of a

house or any other building. Dried rice flour or other forms of white dust powder is used for drawing Chaooks.

Although there are numerous traditional Chaook patterns, lot more can be created depending on the creativity o

the person who draws it. It is considered auspicious as it signifies showering of good luck and prosperity on the

house and in the family. It is not drawn like a picture. Patterns are created based on certain systems. Generally

women get up early in the morning and clean the area just outside the entrance of their houses with cow dung,

sprinkle the area with water and draw the Chaook,In Maharashtra, rangolis are drawn on the doors of homes

so that evil forces attempting to enter are repelled. During the festival of Onam in Kerala, flowers are laid downfor each of the ten days of the celebration, the design growing larger and more complex every day. In Tamil

 Nadu, Andhra Pradhesh and Karnataka, the Kolam is drawn upon the ground or floor daily. The designs are

geometric and symmetrical मूयतः shapes but the materials used are similar rangoli: rice flour or slurry is used.

In Rajasthan the Mandana are painted on walls. Mmandne, various festivals, major festivals and can be

categorized based on seasons. Different shapes depending on the size of it also can be shared. Kumaon's

"writing beat 'or in a variety of plotting symbols Thapa, artistic designs, Bellbutoan is used. Alikhthap of society

apart - separated by different groups - different icons and art media is used.

Key elements

Rangoli's most important element is Utswdhermita. For this, auspicious symbols are selected. Thus the symbol

for generations as they are made - and is required to make these symbols. Traditionally, each new generation

learns the art and thus a family keeps the tradition intact. Some major symbols used in Rangoli are the lotus

flower, its leaves, mango, Tue vase, fish, different kind of birds like parrots, swans, peacocks, and human

figures and foliage. Oftentimes Rangoli are made on special occasions like Diwali. Some special patterns for 

Diwali Rangoli are the Diya also called Deep, Ganesha, Lakshmi, flowers or birds of India.

The second key element is using rangoli incoming material. The same material is used which is easily found

everywhere. Therefore this art rich - poor is prevalent in all homes. Normally the major ingredients used to

make rangoli - Pise rice solution, dried powder made from the leaves color, charcoal, burned soil was, wood

sawdust, etc.. Rangoli is the third important element background. Rangoli for the background was clear floor or 

wall or Llype is used. Rangoli yard in the middle, corners, or as Bell is created around. Dehri gateway on the

tradition of making rangoli. God's seat, depending on lamp, place of worship and sacrifice on the altar is the

tradition of decorating rangoli. With time, imagination and innovative ideas in Rangoli art is also incorporated.

Hospitality and tourism has also had its effect and it has been commercially developed. The colors also

convenient because it places such as hotels is being built on its traditional charm, artistry and importance are still

remain.

Rangoli is also created using coloured rice, dry flour, flower petals, turmeric (haldi), Vermillion (Sindoor) and

coloured sand. 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. This makes

rangolia representation of India’s rich heritage and the fact that it is a land of festivals and colour.

Creation

There are two primary ways to make a Rangoli, dry and wet, referring to the materials used to create the outline

and (if desired) fill that outline with colour. Using a white material like chalk, sand, paint or flour, the artist marks

a centre-point on the ground and cardinal points around it, usually in a square, hexagon or circle depending on

region and personal preference. Ramifying that initially-simple pattern creates what is often and intricate and beautiful design. Motifs from nature (leaves, petals, feathers) and geometric patterns are common. Less common

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Rangoli drawn in front of the house

as a faith and tradition

 but by no means rare are representational forms (like a peacock, icon or landscape). "Readymade Rangoli"

 patterns, often as stencils or stickers, are becoming common, making it easier to create detailed or precise

designs.

Once the outline is complete, the artist may choose to illuminate it with colour, again using either wet or dry

ingredients like paints, coloured rice-water, gypsum powder, coloured sand or dry pigments. The artist might

also choose unprocessed materials like seeds, grains, spices, leaves or flower petals to achieve lifelike hues.

Modern materials like crayons, dyes or dyed fabrics, acrylic paints and artificial colouring agents are also

 becoming common, allowing for brilliant and vibrant colour choices. A newer but less artificial method involves

using cement coloured with marble powder. This rather precise method requires training, but beautiful portraits

can be drawn in this medium.

Shape, design and material can be influenced by regional traditions. A square grid is common in North India as

is a hexagonal grid in South India; Onam Rangolis are typically circular. In North India, the colour is most often

 based on gypsum (chirodi), in the South India on rice flour and Onam Rangolis are typically flower based. The

rapid and widespread migration and mixing of people within India can be seen by the way these styles are now

freely adopted and mixed across the country. It is also becoming common to see experimentation like sawdust-

 based floating Rangolis, freeform designs and exotic materials.

Faith and beliefs

In Tamil Nadu there is a prevalent myth, that Andaal worshipped

Lord Thirumaal and was married to him in the month of Margazhi. So

during this month, unmarried girls get up before dawn and draw a

Rangoli to welcome the god Thirumal. Mentions of rangoli creation

are also found in Hindu mythology. See also references to Rangoli in

legend, such as in the - Ramayana at Sita's wedding pavilion where

the discussion refers to rangoli there. Cultural development of Rangoli

in the South originated in the era of the Chola Rulers. There are

modern and traditional rangoli designs. The designs are usually

inspired by nature, but they can also be in the form of abstract art.

Rangoli is either left as

an unfilled line drawing

or it is filled with various

coloured powders

 

Rangoli of Global Events

 

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Rangoli at Delhi

 

Rangoli at Chennai

 

Sankranti Muggu

(Rangoli) with flowers

 

Rangoli with flowers at

Chennai

 

Rangoli at Nizampet,

Hyderabad

 

Rangoli before and after 

colouring

 

Rangoli in Singapore

 

Rangoli of Peocock in

Tamil Nadu

 

A rangoli painted on the

occasion of Diwali, a

 popular Hindu festival

 

 Nature Scene in Rangoli

during a Vijayadashami

festival, in Maharashtra

 

A Tux rangoli by

students at GNUnify'13,

Pune

 

Rangoli is drawn in front

of the house especially in

festival days

 

Rangoli at Hyderabad

 

A rangoli made with

flowers on the occasionof Onam

 

Rangoli being prepared

 by a Rangoli mould

vendor in Bangalore

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Wikimedia Commons hasmedia related to  Rangoli .

References

1. "Kolams, chowkpurana, madana, aripana...". publisher=Rediff . Retrieved 12 January 2012.

Selvamony, Nirmal (2006). "Kalam as Heterotopia". In Muthukumaraswamy, M. D. Folklore as

discourse. Chennai, India: National Folklore Support Centre. ISBN 81-901481-6-8.

Further reading

Selin, Helaine (2008). Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-

Western Cultures, Volume 1 (http://books.google.com/books?id=kt9DIY1g9HYC). ISBN

140204559X. p. 1869-1870.

External links

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