🌸 Common & Special Types of Rangoli
1. Kolam (South India)
- Popular in Tamil Nadu
- Made using rice flour
- Usually drawn with dots and curved lines
- Daily practice at house entrances for prosperity
2. Muggu (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana)
- Similar to Kolam but often more decorative
- Includes geometric patterns and festive designs
3. Alpana (West Bengal)
- Made using a paste of rice and water
- Features floral and symbolic patterns
- Common during religious rituals
4. Mandana (Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh)
- Drawn on walls and floors using chalk or red clay
- Often includes animals, birds, and folk motifs
5. Aipan (Uttarakhand)
- Made with red mud base and white rice paste
- Used in rituals and festivals
6. Pookalam (Kerala) 🌼
- Made with fresh flower petals instead of powders
- Especially during the festival of Onam
- Circular and colorful floral designs
7. Sand Rangoli
- Uses colored sand for vibrant designs
- Common in competitions and public displays
8. Freehand Rangoli
- No dots or grid—completely artistic and creative
- Often used for modern decorative purposes
