Rangoli

An integral attribute of Diwali is rangoli — vivid patterns of colored sand and rice water that confuse evil spirits.

In one corner of the room she had drawn an incredibly elaborate painting with rangoli powder of the Flautist and herself dancing the raas on the banks of the Jamuna.

The client is given the option of having multicoloured rangoli designs around the pyre, as well as the freshest flowers to decorate it.