Baroda - Vadodara city - known as cultural capital of Gujarat, is known for its different cultural activities. We rangoli artists of Vadodara (earstwhile Baroda) started working collectively in 1985 as a group named SWASTIK RANGOLI KALAKAR GROUP. Since then our group has organized many rangoli exhibitions in different cities. Thousands of visitors flock to the exhibitions. Contemporary type rangoli pictures on different subjects such as portraits of world famous celebrities, figures, landscapes, seascapes, still-life are made by us in the exhibitions.  Rangoli 'On Water' and 'Under Water' is also made. Many people are fascinated by our rangoli art. It is also liked and appreciated by all medias in the country and abroad. Some of the artists of our group have performed in Dubai, New Zealand and London having received invitations from their government organizations. Legendary personalities are also very much impressed by our art.

Recent Performances

Our main exhibition was held during Diwali 2009. It was in Kirti Mandir hall, Baroda. The exhibition was a great success.

Recently, the group was invited by CONMAT Systems Pvt. Ltd., Baroda, to make Rangoli pictures in Excon - 2009 (International trade fare) at Banglore International Exhibition Centre, Banglore. The trade fare took place during 25th November to 29th November, 2009 and was visited by around five lakh visitors from more than 40 countries. They were amazed to see the Rangoli pictures made by our artists.