RANGOLI
Rangoli is derived from the Sanskrut word ‘rangavalli’. Rangoli is an art which precedes sculpture and painting. It is both an auspicious and a preliminary necessity in any religious ritual. It is a custom to draw rangoli at the site of any auspicious religious ritual such as a holy festival, a religious festival, an auspicious function like wedding, ritualistic worship, a vowed religious observance, etc.
An ancient Indian art form, Rangoli is drawn at the entrance to usher in peace and prosperity. These are
intricate patterns drawn in the courtyard or just outside the threshold of the entrance door to ward off evil
spirits. Rangolis are believed to make the surroundings aesthetic and auspicious.
The name, Rangoli, is a combination of two words - rang and avalli which means a row of colours.
When you mention the word, Rangoli, what come to mind are colourful geometric patterns as these are
greatly favoured all over. Many Rangoli books promote these designs exclusively. The Kolam is usually line
patterns in white, with a bit of spot colour provided by kumkum (vermillion) and haldi (turmeric). These are
unbroken lines, as it was believed that the absence of gaps left no room for the evil spirits to enter. Today, of
course, any line drawing or even freehand off as Rangoli.
The recurrent motifs in Rangolis across the states are inspired by nature and feature leaves (peepal),
frutis (coconut and mangoes) and flowers (lotus). Religious symbols like swastika and aum also figure in the
designs.
While the ritual of Rangoli has faded from the modern-day home. It is been replaced by a larger-than life form for mass consumption. Instead of powders, flower petals or grains and pulses are used to fill giant size Rangolis at hotels and wedding venues, Moulds with punched holes for intricate and detailed design are
available in the market, you just have to fill them with powder and let it filter through Rangoli stickers are
quite a rage and the fact that they have some permanency seems to act in their favour.
To make a rangoli on floor, following steps are used –
The surface on which the rangoli is to be drawn is prepared by cleaning it thoroughly. Traditionally, the surface was smeared with cow dung, and after it dried, rangoli was drawn on it at specific locations. In the ancient times it was a practice to daily sweep and sprinkle every doorstep with cow dung and draw rangoli.
A design or auspicious symbols or signs are selected for drawing.
After the selection, the required numbers of points are created on the floor using the rangoli.
Then these points are joined with the appropriate design shapes, lines, curves, etc.
Lastly, colours are filled in the rangoli as per the design recommendations.
a. Rangolis not only look beautiful but also make the environment _________.
welcoming
clean
pious
elegant
I don’t know
b.Kolam is the rangoli drawn in__________ and coloured with vermillion and turmeric.
red
yellow
white
lines
I don’t know
c. There are no gaps in the lines of Rangoli as it __________.
invites good spirits
Stops the exit of good spirits
pushes away evil spirits
stops the entry of evil spirits.
I don’t know
d. Rangoli stickers have become common these days because of easy application and ______ quality.
intricate
long lasting
attractive
colourful
I don’t know
e. A word in the passage which means the same as ‘concerned with beauty and art’.
auspicious
aesthetic
intricate
colourful
I don’t know
Answers
A. Pious
B. White
C. Pushes away the spirits
D. Attractive
E. Aesthitic
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a.Rangolis not only look beautiful but also make the environment auspicious.
b.Kolam is the rangoli drawn in white and coloured with vermillion and turmeric.
c.There are no gaps in the lines of Rangoli as it stops the entry of evil spirits.
d.Rangoli stickers have become common these days because of easy application and long lasting quality.
e.A word in the passage which means the same as 'concerned with beauty and art'-aesthetic.
Explanation:
a.Rangolis are a traditional form of drawings preferred by Indians which has many environmental benefits too.The writer addresses the rangoli as 'auspicious' for the surrounding.
b.Kolam is the type to make rangolis using 'white' colour.
c.According to beliefs rangoli is considered as sacred and it brings positive energy,when drawn without gaps it stops 'evil energy from entering'.
d.Rangoli designs are easily available as the subsitute for drawing and they are comparatively 'long lasting' and ensures permanency.
e.The word aesthetic is related to beauty.