Diwali Rangoli

Families go to great lengths to ensure they leave no effort spared in preparing for Diwali. Decorations are among the most important part of Diwali preparations. Rangoli decorations form a large part of Diwali Decorations, and ample planning and combined efforts go to make certain that the decorations are appealing and colourful.

Rangolis are considered auspicious, and are generously used to decorate homes. Rangolis can be made in many different ways to create varying effects. Knowing How to Make a Rangoli is not difficult; however, knowing how to improvise and infuse your individuality into the rangoli is important.

The conventional rangoli is made using powders of various colours. A base of white is used to make outlines and the skeleton of the rangoli. Colours are then used to fill in the blocks, and a new vibrance is enthused into the rangoli. A whole range of effects can be achieved with judicious use and some dexterity.The conventional rangoli can assume grand looks with some improvisation and the use of modern tools and techniques. You can use some sparkles or shimmers over the rangoli to give it a dazzling shine. You can also try and use some diyas along the corners or sides to give the rangoli a wonderful glow.

Floral rangolis are new patterns which make vibrant ways to adorn corners and centrepieces. Floral rangolis can be made in different ways. Designs can be planned and made on a base. On top of this, use different colours of flowers to make designs. You can try shading with shades of flowers and create magic with your fingers. Varieties of flowers make their way to the market during Diwali. Use all the shapes and colours at your disposal to make the rangoli as bright and vivid as possible. You could use the flowers in their entire form, or even use just the petals depending on the effect you would like to obtain. What is important is to restrict the use of the floral rangoli to the day of Diwali alone, as the flowers will wilt and lose their freshness. It is not always possible to keep the floral rangoli on display the next day.

Another great kind of rangoli is the floating rangoli. This is made with the use of petals and flowers. Take a deep dish and fill it with water. Now sprinkle the petals onto the water to form a design, and you will see how the petals start to float above the water. You can also add some floating candles and accentuate visual appeal. In contact with water, you will notice the petals retain their freshness longer and look more attractive. This kind of rangoli can actually last you through the day and also through a part of the next. This rangoli should be placed in prominent places in the house, and preferably not on the floor. Use the centre table or a visible corner for this rangoli.

To make different rangolis and designs, try using some grains and pulses. To start with, find the picture that you would like to make. You can either draw or trace it onto the board that you will make the rangoli on. Now use a variety of grains in combination with one another to fill the rangoli. Depending on the picture and what you are trying to show, you can select the grain to be used. Natural colors of the grains will help you make almost every picture realistic and life like. You can add food coloring to grains to help change their color and add new dimensions to your rangoli.

If you do not want to use different kinds of rangolis around the house, but would like to have just one placed somewhere special, try using a combination of any of the mentioned methods, and you will not just have variety, but also a difference in colour and texture which can make the rangoli very special indeed.