gudi Rangoli

Gudi Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form created to celebrate the festival of Gudi Padwa, which marks the Marathi New Year. The rangoli design typically features the "Gudi" — a symbolic decorative pole with a cloth, mango leaves, and a copper or silver vessel atop it — representing victory, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. The rangoli patterns often incorporate elements like flowers, geometric shapes, and auspicious symbols surrounding the Gudi, symbolizing new beginnings, positivity, and blessings for the year ahead. The colorful and vibrant designs are placed at doorways or entryways to invite happiness and good fortune into the home.