During Diwali, families often make decorative patterns of diyas, lotus flowers and other designs out of coloured rice flour. This art form is known as rangoli. These creative decorations are often ...

However, rangolis are incomplete until a diya is placed either on ... and a natural beauty to the overall design. Originating from Bengal, Alpana (rangoli) is created using rice flour.

Light a diya in this area to maximize positive energy ... According to Vastu, rangoli designs with colors like red, yellow, green, and blue invite positivity and balance. Place diyas around ...