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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A colourful decorative pattern placed on the ground or doorstep, including at Diwali to welcome visitors and Lakshmi.
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Paper 1
Revise: Sacred FestivalsColourful rangoli patterns decorate doorsteps, welcoming visitors and Lakshmi. Some families leave doors and windows open as a welcome to the goddess. Worship of Lakshmi connects the festival with hopes for prosperity, and some Hindus put their finances in order or begin a business around this time.
Paper 3
A decorative pattern made on the floor, used at Diwali to welcome Lakshmi.
Revise: FestivalsFamilies light small oil lamps called diyas to help her find her way into their homes. They may make rangoli patterns on the floor, including lotus designs because Lakshmi is often represented holding or sitting on a lotus. Prayers to Lakshmi express hopes for prosperity in the coming year.
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