Rangoli is the traditional Indian art of creating designs on the floor using materials like rice flour, colored sand or flower petals. The art form originated in India as a way to welcome the gods and goddesses to the home and is traditionally made during festivals like Diwali. Rangoli designs can be simple geometric patterns or intricate, elaborate designs and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the home.

1. Art of Rangoli
Dr. Daxaben N. Mehta