Rangoli is a decorative art form made on the floor or ground, traditionally created using coloured powders, rice, flower petals or sand, especially popular during Diwali and other Indian festivals.
What it symbolises
Rangoli patterns are traditionally made at the entrance to a home to welcome guests and, during Diwali specifically, to invite the goddess Lakshmi and good fortune into the house.
Common patterns
Geometric shapes, flowers, peacocks and diyas (oil lamps) are all popular motifs, ranging from simple designs suitable for beginners to intricate, large-scale patterns.
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