These photographs show rangoli in homes in New Delhi on Diwali day. People decorate their homes and make rangoli patterns and pictures on the floor to welcome Goddess Laxmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity, into their homes. Rangoli performs the same funtion as a prayer.
Making rangoli with flower petals and leaves
The rangoli is made at the entrance to the house
Rangoli with diyas
This rangoli is made at the entrance inside the house
