MANDALA ART

In New Age, the mandala is a diagram, chart or geometric pattern. The meaning of the word mandala in Sanskrit is circle. Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. The circular designs symbolizes the idea that life is never ending and everything is connected. The mandala also represents spiritual journey within the individual viewer.

Pitt Artist Pens® are the perfect tools to create colorful mandalas. The brush nibs are ideal for drawing wide strokes and the superfine nibs create crisp, thin lines for outlining. According to Buddhist scripture, mandalas constructed from sand transmit. positive energies to the environment and to the people who view them. They are believed to effect purification and healing.

Drawing mandalas as a form of art therapy can reduce anxiety, tension and overall stress. Drawing stimulates creativity and is a way to release emotional blockages personal mandala can also be a useful tool to decrease the trauma symptoms. ALPANA DESIGN

Alpana refers to colourful motifs, It done with hands and paint which is mainly a paste of rice and flour on auspicious occasions in Bengal. The word Alpana is derived from the Sanskrit alimpana, which means 'to plaster'. Ingredients used in such drawings mainly consist of rice-powder, rice-paste diluted in water, dry colour powders produced from dried leaves, charcoal, burnt earth etc. Alpana is generally done on the floor and on the wall or ceiling. Alpona is a traditional, ritualistic floor drawing, popular in Bengal and continues to be an integral part of all celebrations – be it pujas or weddings. RANGOLI

Rangoli is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as coloured rice,

The purpose of rangoli is to feel strength, generosity, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by girls or women.

We can use commonly available flowers, colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali (Deepawali), Onam, Pongal and other Indian festivals.

Take equal parts of turmeric powder and rice flour. Mix them well to get a nice texture. This is one of the best rangoli colours with rice

The reason a rangoli is drawn at the entrance of a house is because of it's calming effect on a visitor who is just about to enter into the house, in the visitor's mind, putting him at ease, making him comfortable and happy.

YAKSHA-YAKSHI At R.B.I. New Delhi (by – Ram Kinker Baij)

Yaksha, also spelled yaksa, Sanskrit masculine singular yakṣa, Sanskrit feminine singular yakṣī or yakṣinī, in the mythology of India,

Yaksha-Yakshi that stand outside the RBI building in New Delhi today.This sculpture is made by ram Kinker Baij

Ramkinkar Baij was born on 25 May 1906 in Bankura in West Bengal, into a a poor barber's family. Ramkinkar Baij is considered to be the “Father of Modern Indian sculpture”. Awards: Padma Bhushan (1970) Known for: Sculptor, painter Nationality: Indian Ramkinkar Baij, who died in 1980 aged 70, was one of the most important of ... a leading sculptor