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This art is known by different names in various parts of India and its use varies from region to region. The most common type of alpana all around India is [[Rangoli]], which uses colored sand to draw a design. The artwork is mainly done by women. They are conscious of the changing moods of the seasons and their creativity thus marks the changing cycle of the year. | |||
Circular alpana is used as a holy pedestal during festivals such as the Bengal, Saraswati puja (also referred to as [[vasant panchami]]) in Bengal and the Festival of Lights ([[Diwali]]). Items drawn with the technique include the sun, swastika, a rice stem, an owl, a ladder, a plough, the footprints of the goddess [[Lakshmi]], a fish, [[betel]], a [[Padma (attribute)|lotus]], shankhalata (a snake) and some times just some abstract art to look beautiful . | Circular alpana is used as a holy pedestal during festivals such as the Bengal, Saraswati puja (also referred to as [[vasant panchami]]) in Bengal and the Festival of Lights ([[Diwali]]). Items drawn with the technique include the sun, swastika, a rice stem, an owl, a ladder, a plough, the footprints of the goddess [[Lakshmi]], a fish, [[betel]], a [[Padma (attribute)|lotus]], shankhalata (a snake) and some times just some abstract art to look beautiful . | ||