Incorporate Rangoli art into your fall activities and teach your students about Diwali! This holiday is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide and is an important festival observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs each year in either October or November (dates vary from year to year, based on the Indian lunar calendar.) Also called the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali lasts five days and people celebrate it by lighting lamps, decorating, cooking and sending family and friends good wishes.
Rangoli art represents the happiness and positivity of a household and during the festival of lights, it is used to welcome the Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck.
Download this free printable for Rangoli art here.
This five page unit provides a description of the Diwali holiday, project directions and three different art templates for children to choose from.
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Heather Foudy is a certified elementary teacher with over 7 years’ experience as an educator and volunteer in the classroom. She enjoys creating lessons that are meaningful and creative for students. She is currently working for Evan-Moor’s marketing and communications team and enjoys building learning opportunities that are both meaningful and creative for students and teachers alike.