The Rangoli / Mandala

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Rangoli/mandala designs are very aesthetically pleasing. I'm thinking of drawing or painting one, though probably a simple one since a) I probably can't manage to create a complex design in a reasonable amount of time b) I appreciate the simple designs more, for some reason.

Here are some lovely ones I found online:









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