DOSSIER "Rangoli Competition" - Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies - RDIAS: EVENTS

Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies
          Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi-110085
  (Approved By AICTE &Affiliated With GGSIP University)

                DOSSIER
                          On

          “Rangoli Competition”
                          On
                 October 17, 2017

S. No.    Particulars                                         Pg. No.

1.        Form- A : Proposal to attend the event                    3

          Form- B:
          Part I- Aim of the event                                  4
2.
          Part II - Abstract                                       4-5
          Part III -Conclusion                                      5

Ms. Swati Mathur
Assistant Professor

                                                          Ms. Sweety Gupta
                                                         Editor, Literary Club

                                                          Dr. Irameet Kaur
                                                   Chairperson, Literary Club

Prof. (Dr.) Raman Garg
Director,RDIAS

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FORM A

Proposal:

  •   Name of the event to be organized: Rangoli Competition in association with
      Women’s Cell

  •   Date: October 17, 2017

  •   Time: 01:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  •   Venue: B-Block First, Second and third floor corridors.

  •   Motivation     for   the   activity: Rangoli is   derived   from   the Sanskrit word
      ‘rangavalli’. Rangoli is an art which precedes sculpture and painting. It is both an
      auspicious and a preliminary necessity in any religious ritual. The two aims of
      drawing rangoli are revelation of beauty and the acquisition of auspiciousness. This
      competition was organized to inculcate the traditional values in students which are
      diminishing day by day.

  • Organized by: Social and Heritage Club

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FORM B

Part 1

Aim of the event:

Education and competition are two common elements of all human values. Any kind of
competition plays an important role in academic achievement because it helps students to
know their strengths and improve their performance. RDIAS organizes Rangoli competition
every year during Diwali not only to enhance student's imagination but also to intact our
Indian tradition.

Our objective is to encourage students to celebrate festivals in an innovative way.
Organizing such events help students to remain in close touch with their culture. Rangoli
Competitions play an important role in motivating students to perform and outshine in their
creative skills. It offers a chance for participants to gain substantial experience, adopt
innovative techniques, showcase talents, analyze and evaluate outcomes and uncover
personal ability.

Part 2

Abstract:

Rangoli could be an imaginative expression of art with the usage of colors. Rangoli is a
famous art form from India in which different shapes and designs are made on the floor or
courtyards via materials such as coloured rice, dry flour, coloured sand or flower petals. It is
usually made during festivals like Diwali Onam, Pongal etc. Rangoli is originated from the
Sanskrit word ‘rangavalli’. It is a combination of two words Rang can be referred as colors
and Holi can be referred as celebration. So, Rangoli is an artistic festivity of colors.

There are different names for Rangoli in different regions of India. In Tamil Nadu it is
termed as Kolam, likewise Mandana in Rajasthan, Chowkpurana in Chhattisgarh, Alpana in
West Bengal, Aripana in Bihar, Chowk pujan in Uttar Pradesh, Muggu in Andhra Pradesh,
Golam kolam or kalam in Kerala and so on.

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Rangoli was made first time at the time of Chitralakshana. During that period, son of the
King's highest priest had passed away and Lord Brahma asked him to draw a portrait of the
boy, which was an exact replica of the boy. This was the first time the Rangoli design was
made.

In Ramayana, Ayodhya people painted Rangoli designs to welcome Lord Rama back after
fourteen years of migration in the forest. In Mahabharata, this form had been used by the
Gopis in their free time. It helped them rejuvenate their mind and ease away the pain of
separation from Lord Krishna.

Rangoli plays a very vital role in Indian tradition. The purpose of Rangoli is an adornment,
and it is believed to bring good luck. Some people make it on special events or festivals.
The themes were given to the students beforehand via the face book and the RDIAS portal
which included:
   i)      Crackers free Diwali.

   ii)     Gender Equality: A pledge for parity

A total of 17 teams participated in the competition and the competition was judged on
various criteria’s like: Creativity, Clarity, Theme, Design and Color Combination.

Winners:

First Prize : Sakshi, Riya and Kajal: Students of BBA-V Semester

Second Prize :Mehak,Tanya,Kanishka,Chahak and Aanchal of BBA-I Semester

Third Prize : Ayush, Jyoti and Anshika of MBA-III Semester

Part 3

Conclusion

It was a good learning experience for the students as they used their innovative ideas and
drawing skills to make a colourful rangolis. One of the factors that make them look good is
symmetry, Exploring symmetry in Rangoli patterns also point out the amount of creativity
put into them,

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Memorable Moments

Team work in full swing for showing off their creativity..!!

Rangolis on the Theme: “Crackers free Diwali” and “Gender Equality : A pledge for Parity”

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Judgement in Full swing

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Dr.Anshu Lochab Dean Academics and Dr Smita Mishra BBA-Course Coordinator giving
away the first prize..!!

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Dr. Smita Mishra BBA Coordinator and Dr, Anshu Lochab Dean Academics giving away
second prize to the students..!!

Ms.Deepika Varshney Chairperson,Social and Heritage Club and Dr, Anshu Lochab Dean
Academics giving away the Third prize.

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