That's My World - Rangoli

Rangoli is an ancient traditional folk art of India . The pictures are made on the floor using marble powder or granite powder, or rice flour. The rangoli on top was made by the students on the occasion of Teachers' Day . They have used coloured rice to make the rangoli.On top is written,"Teacher, you are radiance from within". The flute below shows the seven notes of music.

This rangoli was made by the students of the Mathematics Club on July 22, celebrated as Pi Day.

This is a rangoli I have shown before, drawn by the teachers, on the day of farewell to the last batch.

This is a rangoli made using flower petals by the Kindergarten children , on the day of Onam festival in July.

The tiny tots enjoyed making these designs on the floor.

In South India, a rangoli from white granite powder is made fresh every morning at the entrance of the houses to bid welcome to visitors, gods and good thoughts. The next morning the old rangoli is swept away and a fresh one is made. The impermanence of the rangoli reflects the impermanence of the world around us, and tells us not to be attached to material things.

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