Pongal is a South Indian festival which lasts for four days. It is the time when people celebrate harvest. People gather together to have good food and pray for new beginnings. Sankranthi is the general term to this festival which is celebrated all across the country of India. In Punjab it is known as Lohri,…
Diwali is one of the most bright and sacred festivals to the Hindus. It is celebrated every year within the months of October and November. It brings in the New Year which washes away the dire times of the past, and opens to up festivity and new beginnings. It is celebrated with full enthusiasm, all…
Why do we light diyas on diwali / deepavali day? No diwali without diyas because Diwali is the festival of lights. The actual celebration of diwali starts in the evening with Lakshmi Pooja. People decorate their houses with lights, candles, oil lamps and diyas and invite prosperity into their homes. Diwali is the largest hindu…
Diwali or Deepawali, as the name suggests is the festival of lights. A festival where people celebrate the win of light over the dark and they do it by lighting diyas as well as candles to light their home and surroundings. Rangoli has been a tradition in Indian homes, it is a process of drawing…
Rangoli designs are always a part of Indian festivals. Be it Holi or Diwali, we simply love to have rangolis done up in our houses. In this article, we will have listed some of the best ‘Happy New Year’ rangolis. These will have the words written on them and they will be accompanied with regular…
Rangolis are colorful patterns made in houses, offices and for venues where special events would commence. These are made for special Indian occasions, festivals, etc. There are different kinds of rangoli patterns and they are practiced with proper knowledge and skill. Dot rangolis are one of the basic forms of rangoli designs, where you design…
Rangoli designs are an integral part of festivals in India. They are first chalked out with the artist’s preferable base texture and are then filled in with colors of different shades. There are distinctive designs and shapes to be chosen, and they are sometimes done at a random and sometimes for specific occasions. For example,…
Rangoli designs happen to be a special part of all Indian festivals and occasions. These are colorful patterns which are made on the floor, and they beautify the reason to celebrate a little more. In this article, we have listed some of the best rangoli designs for weddings. These are mostly done with flowers rather…
Rangoli patterns have been beautifying our houses for ages. They are traditionally followed for special events and they brighten up our joy and celebrations. Freehand rangoli patterns are the ones we do without the help of rangoli instruments. If you decide to do freehand rangolis it is best to start off with the dotted ones,…
December is known as the Friday of the months! Everybody starts gearing up for the last week which starts off with Christmas celebrations, and then moves to the New Year parties. It is indeed the most beautiful time of the year. New Year brings in new hopes, new resolutions, new targets and everything seems to…
