Rangoli powder for creative rangoli designs on the floor infront of home. It is an everyday practice in hindu households, however the colours are preferred during festivals and other important celebrations as it is time consuming. Rangoli are usually made during diwali or tihar, onam, pongal, sankranthi and other hindu festivals in the indian. The limestone is capable of preventing insects from entering the household, and the cereal powders attract insects and keep them from entering the household. Designs are passed from one generation to the next, keeping both the art form and the tradition alive. The rangolis most important element is being colourful. These are auspicious symbols that have a central role in the design. The design for generations are passed on as they are made and is required to make these symbols. Traditionally, each new generation learns the art and thus a family keeps the tradition intact. Some major symbols used in rangoli are the lotus flower and its leaves, mango, tue vase, fish, different kind of birds like parrots, swans, and peacocks, human figures, and foliage. Oftentimes rangoli is made on special occasions like diwali. Some special patterns for diwali rangoli are the diya also called deep, ganesha, lakshmi, flowers or birds of india. The patterns include the face of hindu deities, geometric shapes peacock motifs, and round floral designs. Many of these motifs are traditional and are handed down by the previous generations.