RangoliRangoli designs, step by step
19 rangoli designs with step-by-step pictures, plus dot designs and borders. See each one in colour or as an outline, print it, and follow the steps on your own floor.
- Eight petal flowerEasy
- LotusMedium
- Circle of diyasMedium
- SunburstEasy
- Marigold rings pookalamEasy
- Star pookalamMedium
- Tricolour flowerMedium
- Crescent and starEasy
- Peacock feathersMedium
- Garba wheelMedium
- Holi colour wheelEasy
- Star and diamondsMedium
- White line flowerEasy
- Grand mandalaAdvanced
- RakhiEasy
- Lakshmi footprintsEasy
- Doorstep half circleMedium
- Corner fanEasy
- Rainbow daisyEasy
No design matches. Clear the search or choose "All levels" and "Any occasion".
More than round designs
- Dot rangoliThree designs made by joining a grid of dots, step by step.
- Border designsFive strips to frame a rangoli or run along a wall.
- Easy rangoliDesigns for beginners and children, with a practice plan.
- Diwali rangoliLotus, diyas and Lakshmi footprints for the festival of lights.
- Pongal and SankrantiSun designs and kolam for the harvest festivals.
- Onam pookalamFlower carpets: designs, flowers and how to lay them.
- How to make rangoliFrom an empty floor to a finished design, step by step.
- Colours and materialsPowders, flowers, grains and home-made colours.
- Names across IndiaKolam, muggu, alpana, mandana and more.
How to use this site
- Pick a design that fits your space and your time. The level and the time are shown on each page.
- Look at the colour list and check what you have.
- Follow the step pictures from the centre outward.
- Use the outline view to practise on paper first.
Questions people ask
Are the designs free to use?
Yes. You can print them and draw them at home, at school and at events, free of charge.
Can I print a design?
Yes. Open a design, tap Outline for a line drawing, then Print. The outline is good for practice and for children to colour.
I have never made a rangoli. Where do I start?
Start with the eight petal flower on the easy page, and read the short how-to guide first. Twenty minutes is enough for a first design.
What do the levels mean?
Easy designs have four or five steps and large shapes. Medium designs have more layers. Advanced designs are large and are best made by two or three people.