Rangoli - the colors of Magic!!!!

Creating colorful patterns on the floor has been an Art practiced since years now. The geometric patterns of unique shapes and designs of leaves, flowers and petals are created on the floor. 

 

  

The designs made with rice, turmeric and vermilion. Rice holds great spiritual and ritual significance   and a potent symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. Like any agricultural crop, rice is closely related to human fertility.  

Turmeric with the orange and yellow coloring has healing qualities and has religious and cultural significance too. The dried turmeric root is considered as symbol of purity, prosperity, and fertility. 

Vermilion is widely used in decoration and art. The aged manuscripts and the paintings linked to Renaissance period. The Chinese red is another name for it and it’s a symbol of love, affection and passion.