In north Indian states mainly Utter Pradesh and Punjab it is known as Chowkpurana. Chowk is usually the word used for the area between an...

It is known as Aaipan in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in the Himalays. Aipan patterns and motifs are typical to the region of Kumaon....

In Tamil Nadu it is known as Kolam. The name kolam comes from a specific quality of rice. The kolam is drawn by using dry rice flour or...

In Maharashtra it is known as Raangoli or Rangavalli. (Rang - Colour & Avalli – creepers/rows) Thus Raangoli means beautiful rows of...

It is known as Mandana in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These are drawn on floor as well as walls with Chuna" (chalk paste) and is drawn...

It is known as Jhoti or Chita in Orissa. jhoti involves line art using the traditional white coloured, semi liquid paste of rice or...

It is known as Aripana in Bihar. Aripan (meaning – Smear) is a type of Mithila art that originated in the Mithila region of Bihar,...

Rangoli (Rang - Colour, Aavalli - rows of colours) is a Sanskrit word which means "creative expression of art through the use of...