Colourful rangoli for pongal occasion with flowers.
The ritual of drawing Rangoli patterns, a skill handed down from mother to daughter is considered an auspicious welcome sign. Women start their chores by drawing Rangoli
designs in front of the threshold, prayer area, courtyards, walls, and
in front of the sacred plant Tulasi. With this daily ritual, the women hope for the day to bring peace,
health, good luck, and prosperity. Like that
of a flower, its freshness is short lived. To the uninitiated, the
impermanence of the Rangoli art can be a candle in the wind. Once its
purpose is served, it is erased and the ritual is repeated with the same
intention and zeal.
No comments:
Post a Comment