Importance of Rangoli in Griha Pravesh

A rangoli is a beautiful colour pattern that is drawn usually on the door steps in every Hindu household on the occasion of some puja, festival or wedding in the family. Rangoli in ancient times were made using rice flour which were not only very artistic to look at, but also had a pleasing effect on the mind and the body. Nowadays, people use different kind of coloured powders to draw rangoli.

The art of drawing rangoli can be divided into two wide variations namely geometric formations and random designs. The art of drawing rangoli has its own significance both in terms of religion as well as science.

Hindus are quite particular about auspicious dates and timings for starting any eventful work. The main reason behind such rigidity can be attributed to the fact that all religious or festivals are associated with deity principal according to whom a particular deity is present in abundance in the atmosphere on certain days. A family seeking to invoke a particular deity gains a significant advantage if they follow this deity principal.

As per the book Sattvik Rangoli, certain rangoli patterns and colours play a big role in changing vibrations and attracting the positive energy as per the deity principal. There are several different rangoli designs depending upon which deity you wish to invoke.

As per neuro science visual patterns play a significant role in altering the brains response to a certain situation. Besides shapes colours also play a very important role on the neurological centre of the brain. Sometimes these patterns can be used to heal a person’s mind and body. Rangoli is drawn on the entrance of every house, so that it can produce a calming effect on the mind and the soul of the person about to enter the household, thereby making him calm and peaceful.