Hello bloggers and welcome back to my blog. This week in Wānanga we are learning about Dwali. Heres some information hope you enjoy What is Rongoli patterns?
Rongoli patterns are bright and coloured designs which are drawn on the floor to decorate homes and temples. They are drawn with a mixture of rice flour, water, flower petals, coloured powder and sand. Hindus believe that Goddess Lakshmi will see the patterns and visit their homes. Many different gods and goddesses are prayed to during Diwali in the hope of bringing good luck and success. There bright beautiful designs that connect with Diwali. They are placed to welcome the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, He is the goddess of wealth to your house and the thought of bringing good luck with them into your home. They are orginated in India but are produced wherever Hindy people are celebrating.
What does the Rangoli symbolize?
The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome Lakshmi. It is believed that a Hindu household without a clean entrance and rangoli is a abode of daridra (bad luck). The purpose of rangoli is beyond decoration.
The story befind Rnagoli art.
Lord Brahma instructs the king to draw an image of the boy on the floor. He then breathes life into the image. This is the earliest reference to Rangoli, or floor art, in Indian epics. The Ramayana also makes serveral references to this art form.