Richard Rampersad's Rangoli Art for Divali

GUARDIAN

Richard Rampersad completes a peacock-inspired rangoli design
at the UWI Hindu Society’s annual Divali and Theatrical Production

INDIA---Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form consisting of folk and tribal elements. Rangoli signifies a relationship to ritual space, mapping the contours of ritual purity. Additionally, it is seen as an offering that has an inherently dynamic creative capacity. It is used during Hindu festivals and events. Rangoli is drawn to honour, celebrate and mark various occasions. Rangoli is the sacred welcoming area for Hindu deities. Wherever and whenever sacred spaces need to be created, cleared and cleaned for ritual purposes, rangoli is nearly always necessary as a visual sign. Examples of some events include Divali, Navaratri, weddings and pujas. However, rangoli is never used for funerals. [link]