These dhanteras rangoli designs are made for the first evening of Diwali, when we clean the house, buy something new in metal and light the first diya at the door. Most families draw a kalash, a few coins and Laxmi charan walking into the home. Dhanteras is also Dhanvantari Jayanti, so symbols of good health belong here too.
Every rangoli design for Dhanteras on this page shows the level, the time it takes and the size, so you can pick one that fits your doorstep and your evening. Easy small dhanteras rangoli ideas come first, then kalash, Dhanvantari, Kuber and diya designs, and a few unique ones at the end. Many people keep the same base and add to it each day until the big Laxmi Pujan rangoli.
The next day has its own page of Kali Chaudas rangoli. For the full festival week, see our rangoli designs for Diwali and the diya rangoli designs page.
Easy Dhanteras Rangoli with Coins
These easy rangoli designs for Dhanteras use coins, small pots and dots. Each one fits a doorstep and takes under 30 minutes, so you can keep your dhanteras rangoli easy and still finish before the puja.
1. Gold Coins Around a Red Swastik
Five yellow coins circle a red swastik inside a 50 cm square. Easy, about 15 minutes, and perfect for the first evening.
2. Overflowing Coin Pot on a Dot Grid
A round pot overflowing with coins, drawn on a 7 to 4 dot grid. Join the dots in white first, then fill yellow and orange.
3. Flower Rangoli with Coin Petals
Eight coins make the petals of this small flower rangoli. Use a bottle cap to stamp neat circles. Easy, ten minutes.
4. Mango Leaf Border with Coin Rows
Rows of coins between two mango leaf borders. Good for a long doorstep, about 25 minutes with a ruler and chalk.Easy Small Dhanteras Rangoli for Little Doorsteps
Living in a flat with a narrow door? Keep your dhanteras rangoli simple: these small designs are 30 to 45 cm and take 10 to 20 minutes. They also suit the puja shelf and the balcony.
5. One Diya and Four Coins in a Square
One diya in a square with a coin at each corner. Only four colours and about 150 g of powder. Easy, 10 minutes, good for a flat door.
6. Tiny Kalash Rangoli for Beginners
A tiny kalash on a 5 to 3 dot grid, the quickest dhanteras ki rangoli for beginners. Easy, about 12 minutes.
7. Swastik Inside an Eight Petal Lotus
A red swastik sits inside a yellow eight-petal lotus. Small, neat and lucky. Draw the petals with a spoon tip. Easy, 15 minutes.
8. Bowl of Coriander Seeds Rangoli
Many Marathi homes buy dhane (coriander seeds) on Dhanteras. This small bowl of seeds with green leaves is a sweet, simple idea. Easy, 15 minutes.Dhanteras Kalash Rangoli Designs
The kalash is the heart of most dhanteras rangoli designs. These show kalash shapes from simple to detailed, many with mango leaves and a coconut.
9. Classic Kalash with Coconut and Mango Leaves
A classic kalash with a swastik, five mango leaves and a coconut on top. Medium level, 35 minutes, the most loved dhanteras special rangoli.
10. Kalash in a Double Lotus Ring
The kalash sits inside two rings of lotus petals. Use a steel plate for the inner circle. Medium, about 50 minutes.
11. Twin Kalash Pots with a Coin Trail
Two kalash face each other with a trail of coins between them. Nice for double doors, about 40 minutes.
12. Silver Kalash on a Heap of Rice
A silver kalash on a heap of rice over a red cloth square. Grey and white powder make the metal shine. Medium, 40 minutes.Dhanvantari Rangoli with Amrit Kalash
Dhanvantari is the god of Ayurveda, and Dhanteras is his day. These rangoli designs use symbols only: the amrit kalash, conch, herbs and tulsi.
13. Dhanvantari Amrit Kalash with Shankh and Chakra
A symbol rangoli for Dhanvantari Jayanti: amrit kalash, shankh and chakra with tulsi leaves. Medium, around 45 minutes.
14. Ayurveda Mortar with Herbs and Amrit Pot
A stone mortar and pestle with neem and tulsi leaves beside an amrit pot. A thoughtful design for doctors and Ayurveda homes. Medium, 45 minutes.
15. Amrit Pot on a Lotus Dot Grid
A blue and gold amrit pot rises from a lotus on a 9 to 5 dot grid. Join the dots before you fill. Easy, about 25 minutes.Laxmi Feet and Kuber Rangoli for Dhanteras
These rangoli designs for Dhanteras welcome wealth into the home. Kuber is the keeper of treasure, and Laxmi charan always point inward, toward the puja room.
16. Laxmi Charan Walking Into the Home
Small red footprints walk in from the threshold. Use your thumb side for the foot and fingertips for toes. Easy, 15 minutes.
17. Treasure Chest Rangoli with Spilling Coins
A closed treasure box with coins spilling out, framed by lotus buds. Hard due to the box shading, 60 minutes.
18. Red Kuber Potli with Betel Leaves
A red potli tied with gold string, coins and betel leaves for Kuber. Shade the folds with a darker red. Medium, 35 minutes.Dhantrayodashi Diya Rangoli
Dhanteras is also called Dhantrayodashi, the thirteenth day. Many homes light a four-wick yam deep facing south this evening. These simple designs leave room for real lamps.
19. Four-Wick Yam Deep Diya Rangoli
A four-wick diya with flames in four directions, for the yam deep lit on Dhanteras night. Easy, 20 minutes.
20. Thirteen Diyas Arching Over a Kalash
Thirteen small diyas arch over a kalash, one for each day of Trayodashi. Draw the arc with a string and chalk. Medium, 45 minutes.
21. Diya in a Turquoise Paisley Mandala
A single diya at the centre of twelve turquoise paisleys. The colours glow under real lamps. Medium, about 50 minutes.Unique Rangoli for Dhanteras
Want a new dhanteras rangoli this year? These unique designs take longer but stand out in a society or a big aangan. Plan an hour or more.
22. Two Peacocks Guarding a Kalash
Two blue peacocks guard a kalash in this showpiece. Take your time on the feathers. Hard, about 75 minutes.
23. Square Yantra Rangoli with Lotus Centre
A square geometric pattern with a lotus centre and four gates. Use a ruler and chalk. Medium, about 45 minutes.
24. Row of Brass Vessels with Marigolds
A brass lota, thali and small kalash in a row, for the custom of buying new metal on Dhanteras. Shade with yellow and brown. Hard, 70 minutes.How to Make Easy Rangoli Designs for Dhanteras
Dhanteras evenings are busy, so plan a design that takes 20 to 40 minutes. Sweep and wipe the floor first, let it dry, then follow these steps.
- Sketch the outline with white chalk. Use a steel plate or bangle for the kalash belly and coins.
- Fill the biggest shapes first: yellow or haldi colour for the kalash, red for the cloth, green for mango leaves.
- Outline with white powder from a paper cone or a plastic bottle with a small hole. A thin white line makes even simple dhanteras rangoli designs look neat.
- Add the coins last. Press a one rupee coin lightly in wet chalk, or draw small yellow circles with a dark brown edge.
- Place two or four clay diyas on the outer edge, not on the powder, so oil does not spread.
Colour Quantity for Dhanteras Rangoli
| Size | White powder | Colours | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 45 cm small rangoli | 100 g | 3 colours, 50 g each | 10 to 15 min |
| 45 to 60 cm door rangoli | 250 g | 4 colours, 100 g each | 20 to 30 min |
| 75 cm to 1 m | 500 g | 5 to 6 colours, 150 g each | 40 to 60 min |
| 1.5 m courtyard | 1 kg | 7 to 8 colours, 250 g each | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Gold and yellow get used up fastest on Dhanteras because of the coins and kalash. Buy one extra packet of yellow, and keep some grey and white for silver vessels.
Tips to Keep Your Rangoli Fresh Till Bhai Dooj
- Make the rangoli where people do not walk straight over it. A side of the door is safer than the centre.
- Sprinkle a light mist of water from a spray bottle around the edge (not on top) so dust settles.
- Keep a small bowl of each colour aside to touch up smudges every morning.
- If you want one rangoli for all five days, use paint rangoli designs or a border of real flowers that you change daily.
- Draw the chalk outline in the afternoon. It keeps your rangoli Dhanteras-ready by sunset, with only colour left to fill.
- Wipe stray powder with a dry cloth, not a wet one, or it will stain marble.
Common questions
Which rangoli is made on Dhanteras?
On Dhanteras people usually draw a kalash with mango leaves and a coconut, coins, and Laxmi charan pointing into the house. Symbols of wealth and health are the theme. A small 60 cm design at the main door is enough.
Dhanteras ke liye rangoli kaise banaye?
Clean the doorstep, draw a kalash or a coin pot in chalk, fill yellow, red and green, and outline in white. Add coins and a pair of Laxmi feet pointing in. A 50 cm design takes about 25 minutes and needs about 400 g of powder.
What is an easy dhanteras rangoli for beginners?
Try a tiny kalash on a 5 to 3 dot grid or a diya in a square with four coins. Both take 10 to 15 minutes. If you want a dhanteras rangoli design easy enough for kids, let them fill the coins while you outline. See more grids on our dot rangoli designs page.
What is a unique rangoli for Dhanteras?
Try a row of brass vessels, a Kuber money pouch, or thirteen diyas in an arc for Dhantrayodashi. These ideas are less common than the usual kalash and look fresh. Plan 45 to 70 minutes for them.
What is a Dhanvantari rangoli design?
Dhanteras is also Dhanvantari Jayanti. A Dhanvantari rangoli uses symbols like the amrit kalash, a conch (shankh), a chakra, herbs and tulsi leaves, without drawing a face. It suits homes of doctors and Ayurveda families.
Which colours are lucky for Dhanteras rangoli?
Yellow, gold, red and green are the usual choices: yellow and gold for wealth, red for good luck, and green for mango leaves and growth. White outlines keep the design clean. Avoid using only dark colours on this day.
