Last update:October 31, 2024, 09:15 IST

Many Instagram users responded to the video asking how they could create a similar rangoli.

Google India’s rangoli QR code idea gets a boost. (Photo credits: Instagram)

This Diwali, Google India is making headlines. A new trend that is gaining popularity on social media is the QR code themed Diwali rangoli design. The tech giant invites people to send their money “shagun” via a QR code embedded in the colorful design. A video shared on Google India’s official Instagram account features the rangoli placed right outside the door, with a message for guests: “Send Shagun to enter.” »

Following the instructions, a guest dressed in traditional attire arrives and scans the QR code to make a payment of Rs 500 via Google Pay. After sending the ‘shagun’, he is warmly welcomed inside. The caption of the video reads, “Masti rukni nahi chahiye #KeepTraditionsAlive.”

The innovative concept has garnered considerable attention on social media, leaving users both impressed and entertained. Many took to the comments section to share their reactions. One user remarked: “I’m going to send this to my sister to make this exact rangoli,” while another added: “Creative idea.” But it’s the future.

“Google’s thinking is different, there is no one like Google and there will never be anyone like them,” one comment read, while another wrote: “Good idea!! I’ll do this rangoli for sure!!THANK YOU GOOGLE Apart from the compliments, a section of users ended up scanning the Google India QR code from the rangoli design and asked who the recipient was.

A curious user asked, “Yeah batao, yeah rangoli ghar pe kaise banaun?” (How do I make the rangoli?”, to which Google replied: “Yeah bhi Google karlo (Google that too.)”

Posted just a day ago, the video quickly went viral, perfectly capturing the tech giant’s festive spirit. Google India has also shared additional Diwali-themed videos, each with its own creative twist. In one such idea, Google introduced a feature that lets users experience a touch of Diwali magic with virtual oil lamps, rangoli and sweets.

The interactive element brings the spirit of the festival directly to the screens. All you have to do is type Diwali, Rangoli or Diwali Sweets in the search engine. The pop-up results will allow you to explore glittering diyas, rangoli designs and Indian sweets. “Dekho Dekho, Diwali aa gayi…even on Search,” the company claims.