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* [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] <ref name="source">http://dsource.in/resource/aipan-uttarakhand/introduction</ref><ref name="source2"https://www.merapahad.com/aipan-traditional-art-painting-form-of-uttarakhand/</ref> |
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Aipan Art originated from [[Almora]] in [[Uttarakhand]], which was founded during the reign of the [[Chand kings|Chand dynasty]]. It flourished during the reign of the [[Chand kings|Chand dynasty]] in the [[Kumaon]] region. <ref>https://artsandculture.google.com/story/aipan-ritualistic-folk-art-of-kumaon-project-fuel/pwUB1enKByW2Vg?hl=en</ref> The designs and motifs are motivated by the beliefs of the community and various aspects from nature. |
Aipan Art originated from [[Almora]] in [[Uttarakhand]], which was founded during the reign of the [[Chand kings|Chand dynasty]]. It flourished during the reign of the [[Chand kings|Chand dynasty]] in the [[Kumaon]] region. <ref>https://artsandculture.google.com/story/aipan-ritualistic-folk-art-of-kumaon-project-fuel/pwUB1enKByW2Vg?hl=en</ref> The designs and motifs are motivated by the beliefs of the community and various aspects from nature. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 09:42, 26 December 2020
Aipan Art
Aipan art is an established-ritualistic folk art originating from the region of Uttarakhand. The art is done mainly during special occasions, household ceremonies and rituals. Many believe that it invokes a divine power which brings about good fortune and deters evil.[1] The art is special as it is done on empty walls, which are brick-red in color. The actual art is done with a white paste made of rice flour. The art is frequent to floors and walls of Puja rooms and entrances of homes. It is also practiced mostly by women.
The art form has great social, cultural and religious importance.
Practice
Aipan art is native to many different festivals, some of them are-
The art form is practiced in different parts of India and known by different terms too. The art native to Uttarakhand is always done on a brick-red wall, which is also considered to be a symbol of fortune and fertility.
Etymology
Aipan is taken from the word 'Lepana from Sanskrit, which means plaster. Aipan art is similar in different areas of India, it is also known by separate names. [2]
- Aipan (in Uttarakhand)
- Aipona (in Bengal and Assam)
- Aripana (in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh)
- Mandana (in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh)
- Rangoli (in Gujarat and Maharashtra)
- Kolam (in South India)
- Muggu (in Andhra Pradesh)
- Alpana (in Chita, Jhoti and Muruja in Odisha)
- Bhuggul (in Andhra Pradesh)
History
Aipan Art originated from Almora in Uttarakhand, which was founded during the reign of the Chand dynasty. It flourished during the reign of the Chand dynasty in the Kumaon region. [4] The designs and motifs are motivated by the beliefs of the community and various aspects from nature.
References
- ^ http://www.dsource.in/gallery/aipan-uttarakhand-part-1
- ^ a b c d e f http://dsource.in/resource/aipan-uttarakhand/introduction
- ^ https://www.merapahad.com/aipan-traditional-art-painting-form-of-uttarakhand/
- ^ https://artsandculture.google.com/story/aipan-ritualistic-folk-art-of-kumaon-project-fuel/pwUB1enKByW2Vg?hl=en
External links