Diwali 2024: The Cultural Meaning Behind Rangoli

Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrates win of right over wrong. To mark Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years, people symbolically welcome his return with Rangoli at the entrance of their homes. It is a gesture of welcoming him back.

According to Hinduism, Rangoli welcomes divine energies.

Rangoli wards off evil spirits and negative energies.

Rangoli’s vibrant colours symbolise victory of good over evil.

It fosters family unity, brings families together as people would come together to make a grand Rangoli before Diwali.

Rangoli is considered to invite prosperity and good fortune.