1. Guess the meaning of the following words.

pleasing
Ans: satisfying or appealing

finely
Ans: in a very skilled manner

magnificent
Ans: beautiful and impressive

coarse grained
Ans: rough

beautify
Ans: improve the appearance

fragrant
Ans: having a sweet, pleasant smell

2. Answer the following questions.

(1) What does ‘Rangaawali’ mean?
Ans: The word ‘Rangaawali’ comprises of two words, ‘rang’ meaning colour and ‘aawali’ meaning a row or vine.

(2) Where is Rangoli usually drawn?
Ans: Rangoli is usually drawn in the courtyard or in front of the doorstep.

(3) What is used to make Rangoli designs?
Ans: Rangoli designs are made using coarse-grained powders such as sand, marble dust, saw dust or rice grain powder.

(4) What are the common Rangoli designs or motifs?
Ans: Common Rangoli designs or motifs are based on nature, such as mango, creepers, lotus and other flowers, swans, peacocks, fish and other animals and so on. They also include geometrical patterns and shapes.

(5) What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions?
Ans: ‘Rangoli’ is known by different names in different parts of the country. It is known as ‘Chowkpurana’ in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Madana’ in Rajasthan, ‘Muggu’ in Andhra Pradesh, and as ‘Rangoli’ in Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Bengal it is known as ‘Alpanaa’ whereas in Bihar and Uttaranchal it is named ‘Aipanaa’. ‘Kolam’ is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country, mainly in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

3. Make a collection of Rangoli motifs and patterns.

Write about each motif or pattern in your own words – it could just be a label or a description or some information or a comment.
Ans: Students must do this on their own.