Rangoli Designs: Pongal Decorations

Rangoli is a fine art that is commonly practiced in many Indian states. The colourful art is considered spiritual. That is why every occasion like Diwali or Pongal is incomplete without rangoli decorations.

A rangoli is ideally drawn on the entrance of the house and there are many types of rangolis that are drawn in front of houses. Kolam, Aripana, Alpana, Aipan etc are few types of rangoli.

Drawing a rangoli requires skill and creativity. You can either make rangoli with rice flour or add few colours to it and make it look bright.

As Pongal is around the corner, you have to draw Kolam outside the house to welcome guests and celebrate the Tamil harvest festival. Kolam is considered lucky as it brings peace and prosperity in the house. Every colour in the rangoli has a meaning attached to it. For example, red is the colour of celebration, white is of purity, green for nature and blue for peace. So, you can draw a beautiful rangoli outside your house to welcome your guests. Here are few colourful rangoli designs that you can pick up for Pongal decorations this year.

You can either be simple by picking up an easy design and few colours or try some innovative ideas to make your rangoli look fantastic.

Rangoli designs for Pongal:

Flower with lamps rangoli

Flower with lamps rangoli

This colourful rangoli is made with flowers especially pink, red and yellow roses. Green, blue, orange and yellow colours are used to draw the design. Earthen lamps (diyas) are adding a brightness to the design.

The floral rangoli

The floral rangoli

This is another beautiful rangoli design that is great for Pongal. The kolam design is prepared with flower petals as well as garlands. Apart from spreading the colours, this rangoli will also spread the aroma of flowers around you.

The lotus blooms

The lotus blooms

You can draw this rangoli design for Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival. The bigger the rangoli, the better the decorations will look. This rangoli is made with dark blue, red, yellow and pink colours. The pink lotuses around the rangoli looks nice.

The sitara

The sitara

It is a simple yet beautiful rangoli design. This Pongal, you can try a colourful and simple rangoli if you are running out of time. The different coloured flowers look eye-catchy.

The creative art

The creative art

This is a modern style rangoli that is inspired from art. The abstract art has been beautifully shown in this traditional rangoli.

The colourful stones rangoli

The colourful stones rangoli

If you want to try something new this Pongal, then try this rangoli design. The rangoli is made with colourful stones and pebbles.

The circle

The circle

This huge circle designed rangoli is just breathtaking. You can cover lots of empty space at the entrance or near the pooja room by drawing this rangoli design. The blend of light and dark green is just wow! Colours like blue, saffron and white are also looking good in this design.

Marble and stones studded rangoli

Marble and stones studded rangoli

Pongal decorations can be made stylish with such rangoli designs. The use of white marble pieces and colourful stones is just wow! The art also looks abstract.

The cow designed kolam

The cow designed kolam

This is a traditional kolam that is drawn with colourful cows. Cows are holy and have a special significance with Pongal. Use flowers and bright colours to get the effect.
Artist: Anisha Raghu

Modern art

Modern art

This is a creative rangoli design that can be used to decorate your house this Pongal.
Artist: Anisha Raghu

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