Mandala- A religious symbol becoming art form

Mandala is a ritual symbol in Hinduism. During many Hindu rituals, mandalas are drawn. Mandala in Sanskrit means , concentric circles. You can read about Mandala and it significance in here.

The mandalas are slowly becoming an art form. Recently I attended , a workshop to draw mandalas. About that, I will share in coming post.

I could capture some photos of mandalas drawn in a ritual (pooja).  Though it follows the rules of drawing mandala , it shows the artistic side of the person who has drawn it.

This is Ganapat mandala:

Ganesha Mandala

The person drawing mandala should know the rules and shapes required to draw mandala. It really takes lot of time  to draw a mandala, with such restrictions.

Person drawing Mandala

Person drawing Mandala

Some big mandalas drawn:

Mandala before the pooja

Big mandala, while performing pooja

Nowadays , mandalas are used in many art forms. Mandalas have also entered designing field, such as fabric design, home decor etc.

Will share about the mandala I have drawn, in the coming post.

Until then,

Love,laugh and live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana