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       Rangoli's most important element is Utswdhermita. For this, auspicious symbols are selected. The design for generations are passed on 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.

          Rangoli Designs: It's believed that rangoli designs started many centuries ago. Some refrences of rangoli designs are also available in our scriptures. The art of rangoli has changed and rechanged over many centuries. Rangoli goes by various names in many parts of India. In Tamil Nadu it's known as Kolam, in Andhra it's known as muggulu, in Karnataka it's known as muggitu, in Rajasthan it's known as a mandana and so on. We have some easy indian rangoli designs for beginners. Practise these easy rangoli designs from the comfort of your homes to impress your in-laws or your neighbors. If you enter any hindu house in India, you are bound to be welcomed by a rangoli design which is normally drawn with chalk powder or lime stone powder on the floor. Traditionally rice flour was used to create rangoli designs, since it can act as a food source for tiny insects and birds. Easy rangoli designs are used in almost all kinds of hindu religious occasions, festivals, weddings and so on. It's believed that rangolis ward off evil spirits from homes. So try one of these easy rangoli designs today.

         Here is a simple tutorial that makes everyone to learn Rangoli design very easily. I have presented range of designs from expert. Basically Indians get everything from the Nature. They lived with nature the so called five elements, Earth, Water, Air, Sky and Fire. The idea of making Rangoli designs and colors is taken from butterfly, peacock, flowers, leaves etc. If you have a closer look on clouds in the sky, Cross cut trunk of a tree, nerves of a leaf and River you would notice some design pattern. Anyone can make this Rangoli patterns anywhere easily boys or girls because my Rangoli is basic and easy designs.This Festival you will also try it.

       The patterns are made with finger using rice powder, crushed lime stone, or colored chalk. They may be topped with grains, pulses, beads, or flowers. Since the entire objective of making rangoli in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, small footprints coming into the home, representing the footprints of the Goddess, are also made. Rangolis can be of any size, from the size of a doormat, to the covering an entire room. Though making of a Rangoli is highly dependent on the preferences and skills of the maker, lines are always drawn on one finger movement (rangolis are always drawn with fingers) and frequently, the mapping of the rangoli is done with the help of dots, which are joined to form a pattern, and then the pattern is filled with colors. One important point is that the entire pattern must be an unbroken line, with no gaps to be left anywhere, for evil spirits are believed to enter through such gaps, if they find one. In an expert hand, the images created are elaborate and look as if they are painted. In India, this art is temporary. Each rangoli design generally stays for only a day or two as it is often redone as a part of the daily routine. Certain designs are created on special occasions such as weddings and religious festivals like Diwali.

       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.

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       A wedding calls for an elaborate rangoli which occupies a large floor space. This adds the fun factor to all celebrations.India being a diverse country the designs of rangoli varies from one region to another. It’s not strange that each part of the country has its own style and way of doing Rangoli.

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    As a Rangoli is created through sprinkling powder by hand it is a very laborious and difficult process, and it's pattern difficult to render fine details - meaning the image must be quite large. But all pains are taken to create a perfect Rangoli. Why? Because this art reflects the Indian culture and upholds the age old values of hospitality, perfection in art and also, a deep-rooted reverence for the divine beings and a fear for the powers beyond the realm of human understanding.

         Rangoli designs are generally based on themes that have been in use through ages. The common rangoli themes are the celestial symbols such as the rising sun, moon, stars, zodiac signs, holy symbols like Om, mangal kalash, swastika, chakra, a lighted Deepak, trident, "shree", lotus etc. Goddess Lakshmi in the lotus symbolizes the figure of renewed life. Other popular themes are natural images like flowers, creepers, trees, fish, birds, elephants, dancing figures, human figures and geometrical figures such as circles, semi-circles, triangles, squares and rectangles. Drawing Diwali rangoli at the entrance door of individual homes is the common sight during Diwali decoration. For this, the footsteps of Goddess Lakshmi entering into the home are designed at the main entrance of the home or near the place of worship, which indicates the entrance of prosperity in the home. This is the special Diwali rangoli for the entrance. It is considered auspicious as it signifies showering of good luck and prosperity on the house and in the family.