Celebrating Diwali with Rangoli
Yesterday was Diwali. It is also known as the Indian New Year or the Festival of Lights. Hindus celebrate Diwali every year. It is even an official holiday in countries like India, Nepal, Fiji, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore and Sri Lanka. In Hinduism, Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance.
Rangoli patterns are drawn on the floor of living rooms and courtyards. It is made using coloured rice, dry flour, coloured sand, flour petals or chalk. Making rangoli is thought to bring good luck.
Check out some of our own rangoli designs below.
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| Fereti |
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| Metui |
Tsai drawing a pair of hands coming together which symbolise 'greetings' for Hindus. |
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| Savannah |
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| Orlando |
Above: Savannah, Fereti, Metui and Orlando making diyas for the festival of lights.
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| Zion |
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| Ana |
Below: Room 5 students next to their rangoli patterns.
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| Ana and Tsai |
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| Nitika |
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| Eh Htoo Wah |
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| Mariah |
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| Keru and Vaka |
