Rangoli further took a huge jibe and accused her of jihadi politics dragging in her parents and Ananya Panday. She wrote, “Maa baap ne acting chahe na seekhaye ho magar jihadi politics mein puri ...

Rangoli too is believed to attract and welcome Maa Lakshmi into the home. Rangoli designs are an essential part of Diwali decor, and they are often crafted in the front yard or entrance of homes.

While making rangoli can be celebratory, it is also a daily ritual for many women in India and throughout the diaspora — a tradition that grounds them in challenging times. Ms.

Rampersad, who began designing Rangoli as a student at the University of the West Indies, said Rangoli designs have now become part of weddings, pooja, Divali celebrations and other Hindu observances.

Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form that is made during the festival of Diwali. It is a way for people to show their creativity and express their happiness and gratitude towards the deity.

Happy Durga puja! As we celebrate the Maa Durga festival, Bengali homes are decked up with Alpana Designs to welcome the goddess and bring in positive vibes. Although these days easy Alpana stickers ...

While traditionally drawn by women, there’s no ban on men making rangoli. Mahesh Rao, 29, a former engineer, is studying to earn a PhD in rangoli-making, according to the Bangalore Mirror.

Rangoli is a popular folk art that sees people make colourful designs on the floor in their house, to serve as a welcoming gesture to the gods and bring good luck.

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday ordered for conducting rangoli competitions at village, mandal and district-level during the ongoing ‘Janmabhoomi - Maa Vooru’ programme ...