Vishnupad Temple Rangoli as a Potential Stimulus for Geometrical Thinking
Proceedings of Bridges 2025: Mathematics and the Arts
Pages 479–482
Short Papers
Abstract
Rangoli(s) is an integral part of decorating sanctums in Hindu temples, especially during worship hours. In this paper, we present a case of using rangolis of Vishnupad temple (located in Gaya, India) as a stimulus for geometrical thinking among students. Each evening, the foot print of Lord Vishnu is decorated with a unique rangoli. It not only depicts artwork of the priests, but also highlights the geometrical and mathematical creativity associated with it.