NOVEMBER 8th SUNDAY, 2015 12:30 P.M DIYA PAINTING & RANGOLI COMPETITION in Bharatiya Cultural Center hall

Bharatiya Cultural Center

1612 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914

Phone: (215) 997-1181, Web Site: www.b-temple.org

Temple Directions: http://www.b-temple.org/directions.htm

NOVEMBER   8^th SUNDAY 12:30 P.M

DIYA PAINTING  &  RANGOLI  COMPETITION

  

Admission fee $5:00/ each and Bring your own color for Rangoli

Participant Please give your Name by November 2nd, 2015

   Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form dating back several centuries; in fact, it is said that it can be traced back as far as the Indus valley Civilization. The word "rangoli" derives from Sanskrit, and it means "the expression of artistic vision through the joyful use of color" or "design in color." It is done at the entrance of households or a temple (mandirs) on auspicious occasions, especially during the festival of light called Diwali, and is hence a welcoming gesture.  

               Colors and Materials: Designs are set out to occupy a square, rectangle, or circle to show marked protection from all sides. In the olden days, rangolis were made with rice flour and grains. The main idea behind this was to feed the ants, birds, and animals as one's good deed of the day. Other natural colors were also used - turmeric for golden yellow, red and black of earth, blue of indigo and crushed leaves for green. Many other mediums such as fresh flower petals, rice grains, and pulses can also be used. Nowadays, powder colors are most commonly used. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they are also fundamentally therapeutic and they have many meanings behind them too. The significance of colors used is explained below
¨ WHITE purity, coolness and safety. It is often used to make fine lines too.¨ RED strength and energy.
¨ YELLOW richness.¨ GREEN harmony and balance, nature.¨ BLUE vastness and happiness, peace
¨ ORANGE sacrifice.

                       The technique requires much practice - a small amount of colored powder is taken between the forefinger and thumb, and then it is gently released to form fine lines, which gradually make up the entire pattern.

Floor Painting in India: Floor painting varies in style and meaning from region to region, and is recognized by different names throughout the states of India: BENGAL – Alpana;  ORISSA – Thunti; SOUTH OF INDIA - Kolam
In  MAHARASHTRA –Rangoli;  GUJARAT – Sathio; BIHAR – Aripan; RAJASTHAN – Mandana etc..

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