Indian Women Welcome God With Rangoli Designs

She cleans the floor outside entrance door,
takes some rice powder in hand
deftly moving her hands
creates patterns on ground.

Circles,squares many geometrical designs 
without any instruments...
Sometimes even a scenery!
Intricate designs easily created,
her skills are praiseworthy.
At times she puts dots on the ground 
joins them with hands for perfection

On festivals she fills her designs with powders of different colours 
Or with flowers
that takes lot of time
but she has tons of patience...

It is a pleasure to watch her work!

Check out this link to watch her at work:-

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/india-woman-making-rangoli-festival.html

Note : Rangoli also called kolam in South India is a tradition where women draw beautiful designs on the entrance of house every morning to welcome God inside. Big elaborate Rangoli  can be seen on occasions like weddings, festivals and temples. Divine love for God pours forth as a woman draws them.

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Date: 1/10/2021 2:30:00 PM
Congrats on your win! Yes, rangoli even I used to do with my mother and sisters!
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/11/2021 4:03:00 AM
Thanks! Congratulations to you too. My son loves doing it. But Maharashtrian style with colour powders. He uses readymade plates available on which you have to put colours. Enjoy your day brother. Take care Rama
Date: 1/7/2021 12:07:00 PM
Kolam as they call it in Tamil, is a wonderful art! a very good ekphrasis!! must illustrate with a picture for the impact!! all the best!
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/8/2021 6:46:00 AM
Not a premium member so photo not possible,but put a link just now. Our culture and traditions are great, proud to be a India. Thought let all have a glimpse of India.
Date: 1/7/2021 10:05:00 AM
This is a lovely write on Rangoli Rama. I make it for Diwali, and I love it. And yes, it needs so much patience. Sometimes, by the time I finish it, I get severe backache. Hugs ~ Ani
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/8/2021 6:44:00 AM
I agree. I make one every day and light my lamp on it. But once done satisfaction is immense. A beauty to see and that makes it worth it. Maharashtrian rangoli take more time. Maakolam liquid one is faster. Thanks for your positive comment. Take care. Good night. Hugs Rama
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