Fri Jun 13 14:07:50 UTC 2025: ## News Article:
**Indian Village Sets Rangoli Record, Empowering Women Through Art and Local Governance**
**MYSURU, June 13, 2025** – Annuru Gram Panchayat in Mandya district, Karnataka, has achieved remarkable recognition for a mass rangoli drawing event held on National Panchayat Raj Day, April 27th. A total of 1,418 rangolis were created simultaneously by 1,544 participants from the villages of Annuru, Alabujanahalli, and Karkalli, all within the Panchayat’s jurisdiction.
The event saw significant participation from all three villages, with Annuru contributing 728 rangolis created by 818 people, Alabujanahalli adding 373 rangolis thanks to 373 participants, and Karkalli producing 317 rangolis drawn by 353 individuals.
Organized to promote women’s empowerment and their involvement in local governance, the competition emphasized the use of natural materials such as rice, flour, turmeric powder, and colored sand. This focus aimed to preserve cultural heritage, encourage community participation, and raise awareness of grassroots democratic governance.
“We are extremely happy that this achievement was made possible through the active participation of women,” stated Ashwini M.R., Panchayat Development Officer of Annuru Gram Panchayat. “The support of senior officials, elected Panchayat members, and the administrative board was instrumental in this success.”
A felicitation ceremony for the Panchayat is scheduled for June 24th.
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