Discovering beauty of Rangoli with Munan (Asia One tries on Art & Culture
https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxYPmJbcQdm7dBJ-8uZfbwnU7b_ruJzyLX Rangoli is a vibrant and intricate form of decorative art that originated from India. It involves creating colourful designs on the ground or floor using materials like coloured powder or rice. It holds cultural significance, symbolising good luck and prosperity, and is often created during festive occasions to welcome guests. Join host Munah Bagharib […]
Indian-origin Singaporean rangoli artist among 5 recipients of cultural heritage award
Singapore-based Indian-origin artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan was among five people who were awarded for promoting and passing on their skills and traditions in intangible cultural heritage.
Indian-Origin Singaporean Rangoli Artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan Among 5 Recipients Of National Heritage Board Award (Free Press Journal 03 April 2025)
The five recipients have received their certificates from the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong at the National Gallery Singapore, said an April 2 report by The Straits Times. Rangoli, the traditional Indian art of making floral patterns and other designs on the floor with coloured or white powder, has a cultural ambassador […]
STMeet the rangoli artist who connects communities through colours. (STRAIT TIMES 30 Oct 2024)
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/10/rangoli-artist-singapore/index.html In a corner at Ikea Tampines, the grey concrete floor becomes artist Vijaya Mohan’s canvas. With the help of co-artist Nithiya Ramprasad, 42, Vijaya lays a pre-cut blue plastic sheet measuring 3m by 2m on the ground and gets to work. Like a paintbrush, the 65-year-old’s fingers make deft strokes across the empty space, […]
Meet the Rangoli artist who connects communities through colours (STRAIT TIMES Instagram Oct 2024)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBv12RLNzF_/?hl=en Meet the rangoli artist who connects communities through colours. Vijaya Mohan’s mission is to promote rangoli, a 5,000-year-old form of Indian art, in all its different shapes and colours.
Largest Rangoli Made of Pistachio Shells (Asian Records Academy 24 Nov 2023)
https://asianbookofrecords.com/galleryview.php?seo_friendly_url=largest-rangoli-made-of-pistachio-shells Record License Number ABRS8972 Record Attempt Date 24-Nov-2023 Achieved By Vijaya Mohan and Team Category Incredible Size Title Largest Rangoli Made of Pistachio Shells Remarks Of The Achievement The Largest Rangoli Made of Pistachio Shells was achieved by Vijaya Mohan and Team in Singapore on November 24, 2023. It measured 11.88 Square Meters (4.4m […]
Lighting up the Heart! Meet Vijaya Mohan who once held Guinness World Records (Instagrem by People’s Association Deepavali 21st Oct 2022)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj-KWa7BfCT/ Lighting up the HeART! 🪔 Meet Vijaya Mohan, who once held the Guinness Record for creating the world’s largest Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form. She volunteers her time teaching art therapy at CCs, bringing colour beyond the canvas to people’s lives, including stroke patients and children with autism. #DidYouKnow that Rangoli is drawn […]