COLUMBIA, S.C. — Instead of using paint and pens, Jugna Verma is creating rangoli art with birdseed and beans at the South Carolina State Fair to welcome the visitors. "Some parts of India, some women ...

Instead of the fourth Thursday in November, India’s equivalent of Thanksgiving takes place in mid-January. But don’t expect turkey and stuffing for the festival of Sankranti. Those who celebrate ...

In Hindu mythology, the goddess Lakshmi brings wealth and prosperity. A traditional art form, rangoli, is thought to invite the goddess to visit. Families in India often decorate the entryways of ...

Diwali is a popular Hindu festival that is also referred to as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is one of the most awaited festivals in Hindu culture. The celebration of Diwali falls in either October ...

Early in the morning during festivals, many Indian homes wake up to patterns forming quietly at the doorstep. White powder ...

The beautiful art of Rangoli is an intricate, colorful painting created entirely of sand. This ancient form of art started in India and is now popular all over the world as a way to celebrate special ...

Sangli, May 31: To mark the 300th birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar, a stunning world-record rangoli portrait of Ahilya Devi has been created in Miraj, Maharashtra. The massive artwork, ...

For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell ...

Rangoli (kolam or muggu) patterns show highly conserved geometric shapes to those observed in nature. The fact that they may have metaphysical relevance is an interesting idea and needs to be ...