subroto mukerji wrote:
Diwali informally signals the onset of winter, here in India. Part of Diwali celebrations is Rangoli -- 'rang' (pronounced as in 'rung') means colour, and the 'oli' bit signifies that it's an activity...it's a girls' / ladies' speciality, but the custom seems to be gradually dying out in the cities. Happened to be out for a walk, saw Rangoli activity going on, asked permission (readily granted) and shot these...