“Splashing of an array of colours, internalising the colours of bands, and creation of beautiful formations toward all that is holy and pure – that is Rangoli.” Revelation of beauty, attainment of auspiciousness These are the twin motives of Rangoli. The place where it is drawn automatically reverberates with a climate surcharged with auspiciousness & goodness. Hence the importance of Rangoli in festivals & the like. A rangoli drawn in a courtyard of the house reflects the beauty, love & affection innate in any dwelling house. The 'Rangoli' becomes the epitome of group culturedness, & therefore the description of the Rangoli as a culture-rich manifestation of art becomes truly befitting. It is widely believed that the Rangoli drawn on the threshold and courtyard wards off the entry of vile powers & stops the auspicious powers from leaving the house.