Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce that Bala Samskar students in Assam celebrated the Hindu New Year (Gudi Padwa) by making Rangoli at their houses. Also learned about the significance of the Hindu New Year, which falls in the month of Chaitra.
What is the significance of Rangoli?
Rangoli is a Sanskrit word meaning "rows of colors." It is not just a mere decoration. It is a practice designed to welcome deities, bring good fortune to the household, and foster a sense of community and artistic expression, especially during festivals like Diwali, Onam, and Pongal. As you can see, our students drew the pictures of various Gods and Goddesses. Rangoli is traditionally created at the entrance of homes to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, bringing good luck and positivity to the household. It is believed that a household without a decorated entrance may attract bad luck (daridra
 References were found in the Puranas and other scriptures. According to a legend recorded in Chitra Lakshana, the earliest treatise on Indian art, a king and his realm were deeply grieved by the death of the high priest's son. Everyone, including the king, appealed to Lord Brahma (the creator of the Universe), who, moved by the petitions, asked the king to paint a representation of the kid on the floor so he could revive it. And with that, the specialty of floor art sprang up. What's more, that is how rice, flour, and blossoms were transformed into pleasant offerings to God as floor art called Rangoli.
People usually draw or paint it in front of their homes using different colors, primarily during major festivals like Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights'. Rangolis are believed to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, as per Indian mythology. They are also believed to keep evil spirits at bay.
Significant Events associated with the Hindu New Year.
1. From the sunrise of this day, Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe.
2. Emperor Vikramaditya founded the kingdom on this day. The first day of Vikram Samvat begins with his name.
3. It is also the coronation day of Lord Sri Rama.
4. It is the first day of Navratri of Sri Rama Navami
5. This day is also the birthday of Sri Angad Dev Ji, the second Guru of Sikhs.
6. Swami Dayananda Saraswati Ji founded the Arya Samaj on this day.
7. Prabhu Jhulelal, the famous social protector of Sindh province, appeared on this day.
8. Like Vikramaditya, Shali vahana chose this day to defeat the Huns and establish the supreme state in South India. Vikrama Samvat was established.
9. Also, the coronation day of Yudhisthira
10 It is also the birthday of the founder of the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh, HH Dr. Keshavrao Boliram Hedgewar.
11 Maharshi Gautam Jayanti also falls on this day.
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