Summary:
On his enduring love for rangoli, Mahesh told TOI, "Rangoli is an integral part of Indian tradition. "Lamenting the effect that the influence of western values had on the popularity of rangoli, Mahesh added, "It is not too popular with the new generation. Driven by the ambition to distinguish himself as a rangoli artist , Mahesh will be guided by Vijay Khot, a professor at Allahabad University. It was at the behest of his father, Vikas Rao, an engineer, that Mahesh studied engineering and got an MBA. The district has already seen Arathi Maravanthe secure a PhD in rangoli..