Dussehra rangoli celebrates the win of good over evil on the tenth day after Navratri. In Maharashtra and Karnataka it is called Dasara rangoli, and many homes draw it fresh in the morning before the pooja of books, tools and vehicles.
This page has 20 designs: simple dussehra rangoli for small doorsteps, Dasara designs with apta and shami leaves, the bow and arrow, victory flags and torans, Ayudha pooja rangoli designs and big Vijayadashami rangoli for the courtyard. There are no faces and no Ravan figure, only clear symbols of victory and good luck.
If you are still in the nine nights, see Navratri rangoli designs. For a quick start, easy rangoli designs and flower rangoli designs also work well on Dasara.
Simple Dussehra Rangoli Designs
A simple dussehra rangoli for a flat door takes 10 to 20 minutes. These are also easy dasara theme rangoli ideas for kids and school.
1. Dot Grid Bow and Arrow Rangoli
Happy dussehra rangoli for small doorsteps: a bow made by joining dots. Fifteen minutes, 45 cm.
2. Three Arrows Rangoli from a Pink Lotus
Three arrows rising from a lotus, drawn with a scale. Good for a narrow doorstep. Twelve minutes, 35 cm.
3. Orange Sun with Marigold Petal Rays
A round orange sun with rays of real marigold petals. Ten minutes, and the petals add colour without much powder.
4. Red Swastik in a Green Leaf Frame
A swastik with four dots inside a leaf frame. A traditional start for the day of new beginnings. Fifteen minutes.Dasara Rangoli with Apta and Shami Leaves
On Dasara, apta leaves are shared as sona, or gold, with a hug and good wishes. Shami leaves are worshipped too. These are the most traditional rangoli for dasara in Maharashtra.
5. Apta Sona Leaf Circle Rangoli
Apta leaves are exchanged as gold on Dasara. Draw heart shaped double leaves in green with a gold edge. Twenty five minutes.
6. Shami Branch Rangoli with Yellow Flowers
A shami branch with tiny leaflets, drawn with the tip of a matchstick. Slow but lovely. Medium, 45 minutes, 70 cm.
7. Kalash of Gold Apta Leaves and Coins
A kalash overflowing with gold leaves and coins, for wealth in the new season. Medium, 40 minutes.Bow and Arrow Dussehra Rangoli Design
The bow and arrow is the clearest dussehra rangoli design. Use a scale for the arrow and a bangle or plate for the curve of the bow.
8. Bow and Arrow Rangoli Against the Sun
A bow drawn with a curve and string, arrow ready, sun behind. Medium, 40 minutes, 80 cm.
9. Bow and Quiver Inside a Dussehra Mandala
A bow with a quiver of arrows in the middle of a mandala. Plan the rings with chalk first. Hard, 80 minutes, 1.2 metres.
10. Eight Arrow Victory Burst Rangoli
Eight arrows shooting out from a gold centre, like a burst of victory. Medium, 35 minutes, 70 cm.Dussehra Special Rangoli: Victory Flags and Toran
Victory symbols suit the society gate and the main door. Flags, torans, conch and lamps show the win of good without any faces.
11. Chariot Wheel Rangoli with Saffron Flags
A chariot wheel with two saffron flags rising from it. Good for a society entrance. Hard, 75 minutes.
12. Marigold Toran Rangoli for the Threshold
A floor toran of orange and yellow marigolds for the threshold. Twenty minutes for 1 metre.
13. White Conch and Saffron Flag Rangoli
A conch blown for victory and a saffron flag above it. Shade the conch with a little grey. Medium, 40 minutes.
14. Diya Flame Rangoli Breaking a Dark Ring
A big diya whose flame breaks a dark ring into gold rays. A clear idea for competitions. Hard, 70 minutes.Ayudha Pooja Rangoli Designs
In the south, Ayudha pooja falls on Navami, and tools, books and vehicles are worshipped. The rangoli goes in front of the things that are worshipped.
15. Ayudha Pooja Tools Rangoli Around a Chakra
Simple tool shapes like a hammer, sickle and pen around a wheel. Medium, 45 minutes.
16. Vehicle Pooja Rangoli with a Leaf Border
Ayudha pooja for the family scooter or car. A wheel in the middle and a mango leaf border in front of the tyres. Thirty minutes.
17. Book and Veena Kolam for Ayudha Pooja
White kolam loops around an open book and veena, for the pooja of books and music. Medium, 40 minutes.Vijayadashami Rangoli and Traditional Rangoli for Dasara
Vijayadashami rangoli is often the biggest design of the season. Sanskar Bharti strokes and flower petals make it look grand without a lot of fine work.
18. Vijayadashami Lotus Rangoli with Gold Border
A big lotus with three layers of petals for the final day. Hard, 90 minutes, 1.5 metres.
19. Sanskar Bharti Lotus and Conch Strokes
Bold Sanskar Bharti strokes with a lotus and conch, made with five fingers of powder. Medium, 50 minutes, 1 metre.
20. Marigold and Rose Petal Chariot Wheel
A chariot wheel made of real petals: marigold spokes, rose rim and leaf hub. Thirty minutes with 600 g of flowers.How to Make an Easy Dussehra Rangoli
- Sweep and wipe the floor, then let it dry.
- Mark the centre with a dot and draw the main shape (bow, wheel or lotus) in chalk.
- Outline in white, then fill the biggest areas first.
- Add the border last and finish with dots.
A 45 cm simple design takes about 15 minutes. A 1 metre Vijayadashami rangoli takes over an hour, so start early.
Colours and Quantity for Dasara Rangoli Designs
Saffron, gold, red, green and white are the Dasara colours. A 45 cm design needs about 150 g of colour. A 1 metre design needs 800 g to 1 kg. Use a bangle for round shapes, a scale for arrows, and a tea strainer to dust gold around the sun. For bigger courtyard ideas see big rangoli designs.
Where to Draw It on Dasara
- Main door: a toran or apta leaf design to welcome guests who bring sona.
- In front of tools or vehicles: an Ayudha pooja rangoli.
- Pooja room: a small swastik or lotus, like the pooja rangoli designs.
- Society gate: a big bow, chariot wheel or flag design.
Common questions
What is drawn in dussehra rangoli?
A bow and arrow, apta or shami leaves, victory flags, a chariot wheel, a toran or a big lotus. These symbols show the win of good over evil without drawing any faces.
What are easy rangoli designs for dussehra?
A bow and arrow on a dot grid, a small marigold sun, or a swastik in a leaf frame. Each takes 10 to 15 minutes with three or four colours.
Why are apta leaves drawn in dasara rangoli?
On Dasara, apta leaves are given as sona, which means gold, to elders and friends. Drawing them at the door is a wish for wealth and good luck.
What is drawn for Ayudha pooja rangoli?
Simple shapes of tools, books, pens or a vehicle wheel around a chakra or lotus, with turmeric and kumkum dots. It is drawn right in front of what is being worshipped.
Is Dasara rangoli the same as Diwali rangoli?
The style is similar, but Dasara uses the bow, apta leaves and flags, while Diwali uses diyas and Laxmi charan. See Diwali rangoli designs for those.
Which colours suit dasara rangoli designs?
Saffron, gold, red and green are the main ones, with white for outlines. Gold and yellow stand for the sona leaves and victory.
