This page contains pictures of simple alpana designs. Alpana, known as Alpona in Bengal, is a popular folk art of painting in India. Also read articles relating to Alpana. Alpana Alpana Rangoli Designs – Designs of Alpana Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs Alpana … [Read more...]
Alpana
Alpana or Alpona The Alpana or (Alpona in Bengali) is derived from the Sanskrit Alimpan, meaning colourful designs. The term commonly referred as Rangolin in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Alpana painting is very popular in West Bengal. The art of Alpana painting is popularly known as Bengali … [Read more...]
Alpana Rangoli Designs - Designs of Alpana
The designs of Alpana are always associated with beliefs that have come down through generations. The Alpana rangoli designs are generally round, with Hindus and Muslims using different paintings. Both, however, share the practice of painting the Alpana on their vessels. Detailed accounts of … [Read more...]
Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs
The Bengali Alpana (or Bengali Alpona) are colourful designs and paintings done on the floor or flat surface. It forms an integral part of religious rites of Bengal. It is most commonly known as "Rangoli" in other parts of India. Various simple and easy alpana designs are used in these paintings … [Read more...]