rangoli

An artist in Belagavi, Karnataka, has created a rangoli honouring actor Nana Patekar, drawing attention as the piece was shared online. The Hindu reported the tribute, which has drawn several thousand engagements. The work celebrates Patekar's contribution to Indian cinema, and searches pairing his name with Amitabh Bachchan have also been trending among Indian audiences.

Jailer 2, the sequel to Rajinikanth's 2023 blockbuster, is confirmed for an October 15 release in five languages, including Hindi. The Madras High Court has restrained online piracy ahead of the premiere, while fans created special rangoli at the Arulmigu Selva Vinayagar Temple in Madurai to pray for the film's success. Actor SJ Suryah praised director Nelson Dilipkumar's work on the film, adding to buzz around the sequel.

India is observing the fourth day of Navratri, with worshippers honouring the day's goddess through fasting, prayers and decorations. Interest extends to home celebrations, with media coverage featuring AI-generated ideas for torans and rangoli designs. Devotees across the country are sharing festive greetings, outfits and daily rituals as the nine-day festival continues.

A simple rangoli tutorial using a 12-2-2 dot pattern is drawing a large audience among fans of traditional Indian floor art. The design falls under the popular muggulu and kolam styles, and viewers are sharing and liking the easy-to-follow guide for home decoration, particularly around festivals and auspicious occasions.