“This is the first time we are having a rangoli competition in our block,” said Debashis Sen, president of the puja. “We have these in New Town and wanted to organise one here too. Everybody is ...

The word “rangoli” is derived from the Sanskrit word “rangavalli” and roughly translates to “rows of colors,” a fitting image for Diwali’s message of light conquering darkness.

Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell traditional stories, perform Lakshmi Puja and light sparklers ... sisters and brothers in a ceremony called Bhaiy Dooj.

The IACOAB Board members commenced the festivities with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, a symbol of ... the team with the amazing display of Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form made ...

The festival generally symbolises the victory of light over darkness People of all ... have fun painting them in your own designs. Make a rangoli Rangoli art is said to bring good luck and ...