Ganesh Chaturthi brings with it an atmosphere of devotion, celebration and vibrant decorations. As families prepare to ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the festivals where the houses glow with lamps, candles, and multicoloured decorations. From all the rituals, one of the most well-loved traditions of Diwali ...

Come Diwali and the city starts buzzing with activities. There are many traditions and customs associated with this day. While cleaning the entire house and painting it to give a new look is a common ...

People create rangoli on the floor using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. But if you prefer to go traditional and make rangoli with the help of rice flour, ...

This centre teaches 10-12 types of rangoli designs. The popular ones include bangles rangoli, permanent rangoli, rangoli with coloured suji and rice, and, fresh flowers and water rangoli. The most ...

These geometric patterns, religious symbols and floral designs are drawn on the floor of one’s home, often using chalk and colourful powders, as a way to ward off evil spirits and welcome the good ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For generations, Hindu women have begun the day by making a rangoli pattern on the ground at their doorstep.

The Hindu festival of lights Diwali is on its way this Thursday, October 19, and not only will it bring pretty displays of twinkling lights, but also Diwali Rangoli designs. Rangoli is a popular folk ...

In a corner at Ikea Tampines, the grey concrete floor becomes artist Vijaya Mohan’s canvas. With the help of co-artist Nithiya Ramprasad, 42, Vijaya lays a pre-cut blue plastic sheet measuring 3m by ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, 2024. Celebrations include making rangoli patterns ...

Making ornate floor art can be a celebratory act for festivals like Diwali and a meditative practice. By Anna P. Kambhampaty Every year around this time, more than a billion people worldwide celebrate ...