Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Diwali



On Sunday, many Hindu and Sikh families celebrated Diwali- this festival lasts for five days. Diwali is the festival of lights, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Today we heard the story of Rama and Sita and found out about some of the traditions of Diwali.



Click here to see the story again!

One of the special traditions is the drawing or painting of Rangoli patterns. Rangoli patterns are created on the floor of homes and other buildings to welcome in visitors.  They are also thought to welcome the Goddess of Wealth. They are usually brightly coloured, with repeated shapes, often in flower or petal designs. Sometimes the patterns are made with coloured rice, grains or petals.
 

 
 
Today we started to design some Rangoli patterns in groups- I will add the pictures when we're finished!
 
Here are some beautiful examples from around the world, that will help you with your homework. You will be designing your own Rangoli pattern  to celebrate Diwali.
 
 


 

I look forward to seeing your beautiful designs!

10 comments:

Molly said...

Wow! They're lovely I might make some of them with my special chalk! : )

Theadora said...

I love the diwali pattens they're beautiful

agatha said...

Why does Rama always have to be blue?

hana said...

dear miss benn, the patterns are beatiful

Evelyn said...

They look so nice. Miss Benn is the best teacher

daniel said...

I love the picture they look lovely.

michael said...

I loved finishing the pattern today in class

Antonio said...

Tardis stands for Time And Relative Dimension(s) In Space

Ella.F said...

The letters TARDIS stand for Time And Relative Dimension In Space.

alice said...

hi !!!!!!!! miss ben well done for thease picturs
love alice

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