Mandala art begins to turn into a final state. Especially for those who want to spend time with themselves, coloring their mandala drawings in a colorful way and painting it in a beautiful look is to have a good time.

What Does Mandala Mean?

In Old Sanskrit, Mandala means “circle”. Mandala represents cosmic events, celestial worlds and gods. It is formed by the combination of various geometric patterns.

The word Mandala, which is directly related to finding peace and energy, has Manda in its origin; energy and La means container. Mandala, on the other hand, can be explained as the container that holds the energy. The history of this understanding, which can be seen frequently in the framework of Indian and Buddhism, and the art that developed accordingly, dates back to 40,000 years ago. There are mandala-like shapes on some cave walls. In addition, mandala wall and ceiling drawings were found in the ruins found in the Khartse Valley in Western Tibet.

HOW TO MAKE MANDALA ART?

Mandala drawing always starts with a circle in the middle. After drawing a circle in the middle of the floor where you will make the mandala, small circles and shapes and patterns are added to enlarge the mandala.

Mandala is not just made on paper. Monks in Tibet and India also make mandalas using various materials such as sand and stone. These mandalas form important parts in a ritual. Various rituals are performed by dancing and reading prayers around the mandala formed by the priests.

What Does Mandala Art Do?

Mandala is mostly used for meditation. The dot in the middle of the overall picture is considered to be the “me” and the shapes surrounding the dot are also considered to be the “universe around me”. In some beliefs, the dot in the middle of the mandala is considered your wish. It is believed that if you create a mandala by framing your wish in the middle of the mandala, it will be easier to make your wish come true.

Simple Mandala Art

Mandala can be found in book form in various shapes and patterns today. These books are usually in the form of coloring pages. You can paint colorfully by taking the dry paints you want and focus your energy and wishes on the shapes while painting. The most important contribution of the Mandala art is that it increases the focus. You can increase both your imagination and focus by using various examples for your child and yourself.

Benefits of Mandala Art;

• Prevents distraction.
• Strengthens the imagination.
• It reduces stress.
• Strengthen finger muscles.
• It allows meditation.