Diwali 2023: Simple Rangoli Designs for a Joyous Celebration

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India.

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Diwali is a five-day celebration that signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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The festival is marked by the lighting of oil lamps, or diyas, and the creation of intricate and coloured rangoli designs on the ground.

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Rangolis are a traditional art form that is an integral part of Diwali celebrations.

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They are typically made using coloured powders, rice, flower petals, or even coloured sand.

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The designs often depict symbols of prosperity, good luck, and auspiciousness.

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The act of creating a rangoli is believed to invite positive energies and ward off negative ones.

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The combination of the warm glow of diyas and the vibrant colours of rangolis creates a mesmerizing and festive atmosphere.

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