In which direction should rangoli be made?
In which direction should rangoli be made?
Handmade rangoli should be placed in the north direction.
Does rangoli bring good luck?
The rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household, and is intended to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck. It is believed that a Hindu household without a clean entrance and rangoli is an abode of daridra (bad luck). The purpose of rangoli is beyond decoration.
What is traditional kolam?
Kolam, which means “beauty”,1 is a floor drawing made from coloured flour, and is used for ornamental or ceremonial design during traditional Indian festivities. In Gujarat and Maharashtra in Northern India, it is known as rangoli.
Can we make God rangoli on floor?
The symbols like swastika/Om should not be made in the rangoli on the floor. The footprints depicting Laxmi entrance should be in the direction of going in the house and not coming out. The colors of the Rangoli should be followed as the colors of lights.
Why rangoli is made in front of the house?
Traditionally, Rangoli is an art of decoration drawn on the floor or the entrances of homes. It is thought to bring good luck, prosperity on the house and in the family, and to welcome guests. Some mothers in India do this activity every morning, or on a special festive occasion like Diwali, Onam, and Pongal.
Can we put rangoli at night?
So yes. That’s to be expected.
Why should we put kolam?
Kolam symbolizes auspiciousness and good luck. Drawing a kolam is seen as a great physical exercise. When one bends their body to draw the kolam, their back bone is bent in a position known as the Yogasana. The Yogasana is believed to strengthen the back bone, thus also giving the waist and hip a good exercise.
How many types of kolam are there?
So there are seven different types of kolam for each day of the week, which also use different colours indicating the colour of the significant planet of that day. There are also different icons used in the kolam, unique to each day of the week.
Why is rangoli drawn at the entrance of the house?
What is the purpose of Kolam?
Kolam, in its traditional context, is said to be drawn to announce auspiciousness and that all-is-well in the household while its absence implies otherwise. Drawing kolams signifies that Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed; while her sister Mudevi, who is believed to bring poverty, illness, laziness, and bad luck, is banished.
When should we use Kolam?
Much before the break of dawn (Brahmamuhurtham), many women with a prayer on their lips, clean the door front by sprinkling water on mother earth and draw kolams with rice powder.