Author: Nikshey Dhiman Date: 08/11/2023
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Raangoli is the term used in Maharashtra (Rang meaning color, Avalli meaning creepers/rows). Raangoli therefore refers to rows of colors.
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It is called Aripana in Bihar, which translates to "smear." It is a style of Mithila art that came from Madhubani village.
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It is referred to as Kolam in Tamil Nadu. Paddi denotes a line. A particular type of rice is the source of the name Kolam.
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In sections of Gharwal and Bengal, I We call it Alpana. Big white circles created with a stick or fingers dipped in rice flour paste
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It is referred to as Muggulu in Andhrapradesh. Designs are based on an interwoven dot grid and have a rhombus or hexagonal shape.
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It is called Aaipan in the Kumaon region. One distinctive aspect of Aipan designs is their dotted outlines.
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The name Chowkpurana is used in states in northern India. The space between a road intersection is referred to as a chowk.
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It is referred to as Gahuli-Sathiya in the Gujrati and Jain communities. The Rangoli pattern resembles an exquisite maze puzzle.
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