Rangoli Design Ideas

Rangoli designs are made in all the states of the India and are known by the different names in different states, like “Rangvalli” in Maharashtra, “Mandana” in Rajasthan, “Rangoli” in Karnataka, “Alpana” in West Bengal, “Kolam” in Tamil Nadu, “Airpana” in Bihar, ”Ossa” in Orissa, “Chowkpurna” in Madhya Pradesh, “Sathiya” in Gujrat, “Sona Rakhana” in Uttar Pradesh, “Muggu” in Andhra Pradesh, “Kalam” in Kerala and each state has it’s antique and unique way of creating these patterns and designs.

The most important component of Rangoli is Utswdhermita. For this, important symbols are chosen and these symbols are made as they are made by the last generations. Conventionally, every new generation learns the art from their ancestors and thus a family keeps the tradition integral and alive. Many symbols are made with Rangoli and some symbols which are used often in Rangoli are the lotus flower (also its leaves), fish, mango, tue vase, and the shapes of the birds and animals: I.e. parrot, swan, peacock, tiger or of some other animals, and also of humans.

Sometimes Rangoli are made on special event like Diwali and marriage and then other patterns are followed. Some distinct symbols used for Diwali Rangoli are the flowers, Ganesh, Lakshmi; the Diya also named as ‘Deep’ or birds of India. The material used is also differ in different states as these designs are made of rice, colored sand, flower petals, turmeric, vermilion, chemical colors(a modern variation), red brick powder and even flowers in case of flower rangoli.