Every morning on the driveways there are new designs that are made. This is done everywhere in India where we have been.
It is called rangoli and the designs are passed from mother to daughter. The designs are to protect the household.
The designs are intricate and nice. It's done with a chalk material that is dropped from the hand in a dust form - not with a piece of chalk.
This was today's design on our driveway. Click on it for a larger version.
I believe it is considered auspicious to rinse the prior day's image with cow urine. No kidding.
