ACROSTIC ON RANGOLI
R: Reflects the Indian folk culture of traditional floor art and a tool for social learning at home and in neighbourhood
A: Auspicious beginning of the day, ceremonies, events and festivals through this simple and floor art form
N: Natural colours can be for decoration but simple geometric line-and-dot geometric designs with powder or rice floor are essential
G: Gaiety of religious festivals demand use of auspicious symbols and festival related motifs around the design
O: Occasionally flower petals and tiny leaves are used as fillers for decoration without compromising traditional geometric designs
L: Lotus flower, Swastika, lamp, Om, Sun, Moon, Tilak, stars, etc., are considered good luck symbols
I: In different regions of India, the shape, design and material can vary
Micro video on line and dot rangoli
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