Rangoli vs. Mandala

Rangolinoun

(India) A geometric or stylized design on the floor (or other flat surface) made using small coloured granules or powder.

Rangoli

Rangoli is an art form originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop using materials such as powdered lime stone, red ochre, dry rice flour, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks. It is an everyday practice in Hindu households, however the colours are preferred during festivals and other important celebrations as it is time consuming.

Mandalanoun

A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.

Mandalanoun

Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.

Mandalanoun

A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are 10).

Mandalanoun

any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation

Mandala

A mandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल, romanized: maṇḍala, lit. 'circle', [ˈmɐɳɖɐlɐ]) is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.