Rangoli Making Tips – The biggest tension in preparing for Diwali is which rangoli to make on the door that is neither too difficult nor boring. Like every year, this time too, it is better to save these 8 simple and unique designs in advance than to waste time searching for designs on the internet. Diwali this year is on 8th November 2026, Sunday and the auspicious time of Lakshmi Puja is from 5:54 to 7:50 pm. So let’s get straight to the point of work.
Rangoli with lotus at the corners
If you don’t know much about art, then this design is perfect for you. Make lotus flowers at the four corners of the main door and decorate with small flowers in the middle. Light a lamp on top; the look will change.
Three-D Pattern (Shaded Work)
If you want to do something a little different, then try a three-D pattern with shading. In this, depth is brought by making the colors lighter and darker. It looks quite premium and different at the entrance.
Easy Swastika Rangoli
Those who do not know how to make a lot of rangoli should just make the Swastika symbol and fill the shape of lotus flowers around it. Simple, clean and auspicious. Guests will also like it.
Flower and lotus rangoli
Make a lotus flower with rangoli colours and make a border around it with real marigold flowers. The fragrance of real flowers and the colour of rangoli, both together will make the door special.
Bigger Petals for Bigger Area
If there is more open space outside your main gate, then make a design with large petals. More colors can be added to it and it is also be prepared quickly.
Flower design with sharp petals
If drawing the pointed petals of the lotus seems difficult, just fill in the flower shape in the larger space. Despite being simple, it looks quite attractive.
Border Design
If space is less, then there is no need to fill the entire floor. Make a beautiful border right in front of the door. It looks clean and beautiful even in a small space.
Write ‘Shubh Labh’
If you write ‘Shubh Labh’ along the border, it will be icing on the cake. It looks traditional as well as modern. One useful thing: Before making rangoli, clean the floor thoroughly and let it dry.
Colours do not last in moist places. And yes, keep the lamp at the edge of the rangoli, not in the middle, so that the design is protected from burning or getting spoiled.