Flower rangoli designs are the first thing most of us learn to draw at the doorstep. A flower works in any size and colour, from a quick morning design to a big Diwali chowk.
This page has two kinds of flower rangoli. Some are drawn in powder, like lotus, sunflower and hibiscus. Others are made with real genda, gulab and shevanti petals and green leaves. Each picture shows size, level and time.
New to rangoli? Start with our simple rangoli designs, then come back for the bigger flowers.
Flower Rangoli Design Simple and Easy
Each flower rangoli design simple enough for the daily doorstep: one flower and three or four colours. Most take less than 30 minutes.
1. Five Petal Pink Flower Doorstep Rangoli
A five petal flower with leaves between the petals. About 45 cm and 15 minutes, good for a daily doorstep.
2. Sunflower Rangoli on a Red Floor
Sunflower petals are just long teardrops, so beginners get neat results. Press white dots in the centre with a matchstick. 20 minutes.
3. Four Tiny Daisies Rangoli for the Pooja Door
Four little daisies at the corners of a square. Good for the pooja room door: three colours, 10 minutes.
4. Red Hibiscus Rangoli for Ganesh Pooja
Hibiscus is the flower for Ganesh pooja. Shade the red petals darker near the centre with a pinch of maroon. About 50 cm and 25 minutes.
5. Eight Petal Blue Flower Rangoli in a Ring
Eight blue petals inside a white ring. Use a bangle for the centre and a steel plate for the outer circle. 30 minutes, 60 cm.
6. Ring of Six Marigolds Rangoli
Six marigold heads drawn with small curved strokes of orange and yellow, a flower design rangoli that looks like a toran laid flat. 20 minutes.Lotus Rangoli Designs
The lotus is Laxmi’s flower, so a lotus rangoli for Diwali, Sharad Purnima or a Friday pooja is always right. Try a top-view lotus for symmetry, or a side-view lotus on water for a softer look.
7. Pink Lotus Rangoli on Blue Water Lines
A pink lotus with three layers of petals over wavy blue lines for water. About 60 cm and 30 minutes, it suits Laxmi Pujan and Sharad Purnima.
8. Top View Lotus Rangoli in White and Pink
A top-view lotus is easier than it looks: draw 8 petals around a circle, then 8 more in the gaps. Easy, 20 minutes, about 45 cm.
9. Magenta Lotus on a 9 by 5 Grid
Joined on a 9 to 5 dot grid, the petals come out even every time. Good practice for beginners, 25 minutes, about 50 cm.
10. Diwali Lotus Rangoli with Kalash and Mango Leaves
A kalash with mango leaves sits on an open lotus, a lucky pairing for Laxmi Pujan. Medium level, 45 minutes, about 70 cm.
11. Purple Lotus Rangoli with Gold Edges
A modern lotus in purple and lavender with gold edges. Use a paper cone for the thin gold lines. 35 minutes, 55 cm.
12. Free Hand Lotus with Two Buds
One open lotus and two buds at different heights. No grid needed, so it is good free hand practice. 40 minutes, 80 cm.Fresh Flowers Rangoli Designs with Real Petals
Fresh flowers rangoli designs are made with real genda (marigold), rose, shevanti (chrysanthemum) petals and leaves. They smell lovely, leave no colour stain and are perfect for weddings and pooja. Make them on the day, as petals wilt in a few hours.
13. Marigold Petal Ring Rangoli with a Rose
Rings of orange and yellow marigold petals with a rose in the middle. About 1 kg of petals covers 75 cm in 40 minutes.
14. Big Five Petal Flower of Rose Petals
Red and pink rose petals laid like one big five-petal flower. Rose petals dry fast, so sprinkle a little water. 30 minutes, 60 cm, about 300 g petals.
15. Wedding Rangoli of Shevanti and Genda Petals
White shevanti and yellow genda give a fresh, clean look for weddings. About 1 metre, 1 hour, and two people make it faster.
16. Marigold Star Rangoli Holding Five Diyas
Five diyas sit on a star of marigold petals. Keep each diya on a small leaf so the oil does not stain the floor. 35 minutes, 70 cm.
17. Fan Shaped Rangoli of Leaves and Orchids
Leaves make the outline and orchid petals fill the fan. A nice choice for a corner or a temple step. 45 minutes, about 80 cm.
18. Eight Wedge Petal Rangoli in Pookalam Style
Eight wedges of different petals, a style borrowed from the Kerala pookalam. Mark the wedges with chalk first. 50 minutes, 90 cm.Fulanchi Rangoli: Easy Rangoli with Flowers and Leaves
Fulanchi rangoli is the Marathi name for rangoli with flowers, and phool ki rangoli is the Hindi one. A real flower rangoli design needs only petals, leaves and a chalk outline.
19. Marigold Swastik Framed by Mango Leaves
A swastik laid in orange genda with green leaves around it. Draw a light chalk line first so the arms stay straight. 30 minutes, 70 cm.
20. Phoolon Ki Rangoli in a Rose Square
Phoolon ki rangoli for a puja room: a red rose square with white mogra lines and leaf corners. Uses about 400 g petals.
21. Leaf Mandala Rangoli with Shevanti Petals
Leaves make most of this design, so it is cheap to make. Lay leaves tip outward and fill the gaps with shevanti. 45 minutes.
22. Chrysanthemum Lotus Rangoli with a Brass Diya
A lotus of pink and white chrysanthemum petals with a diya in the middle. Make it on the evening of the puja. 35 minutes.Flower Rangoli Designs for Diwali with Diyas
Flower rangoli designs for diwali look best with diya light falling on them. Draw a flower that leaves space for real diyas, or draw the diya inside the design. See more ideas on our Diwali rangoli designs and diya rangoli designs pages.
23. Drawn Diya Rangoli with Four Pink Flowers
A drawn diya with four pink flowers around it. At 50 cm and 25 minutes, it is quick to redo every evening.
24. Laxmi Charan Between Rows of Flowers
Small red footprints walk into the house between rows of yellow flowers for Laxmi Pujan. Always point the toes inside. 40 minutes, 1 metre long.
25. Red Flower Rangoli Ringed by Eight Diyas
Draw one big red flower and set eight diyas around it. The diyas do the shining while the rangoli stays simple. 30 minutes, 70 cm.
26. Corner Lotus Rangoli with Three Diyas
A quarter-round corner design with a lotus and three bands of colour. Uses about 150 g colour and 20 minutes.
27. Half Circle Doorstep Rangoli with Petal Diyas
Seven half-round petals, each holding a small drawn diya. It fits right at the doorstep. 35 minutes, 80 cm wide.
28. Peacock Blue and Gold Diwali Flower Rangoli
Blue, teal and gold make a nice change from the usual red and orange. Shade with the tip of a spoon. 45 minutes, 65 cm.Big Flower Rangoli Designs
A big, beautiful flower rangoli needs a courtyard, hall or society entrance. Plan the circles with chalk and string, and keep 1 to 2 kg colour ready. See big rangoli designs too.
29. Sixteen Petal Courtyard Chowk Rangoli
A 1.5 metre design for the chowk. Draw the circles with a string tied to a chalk piece. Needs about 1.5 kg colour and 2 hours.
30. Layered Red Rose Rangoli with Shading
Rose petals drawn in curved layers, shaded from dark to light. A strong pick for competitions. 1 metre, about 90 minutes.
31. Square Frame Rangoli with a Lotus Centre
A square with a lotus in the middle and a flower in each corner. Fits a hall floor. 1.2 metres, 2 hours, four colours plus white.
32. Wheel of Nine Sunflowers Rangoli
Nine sunflowers in a wheel, with the outer ring of triangles combed for fine lines. 1.3 metres, about 100 minutes.
33. Rainbow Dahlia Rangoli in Seven Rings
Each ring of the dahlia uses one colour, from violet in the centre to red outside. 1 metre, 75 minutes, about 1 kg colour.
34. Pink Flower Rangoli with a Real Jasmine Border
A big pink flower in powder, ringed with real mogra buds. It smells lovely for a pooja. 1 metre, 70 minutes.Free Hand Flower Rangoli Designs
Free hand flower rangoli designs need no dots and no grid. Draw a light chalk line first, then fill. They are relaxed, natural and great for beginners who want to try free hand rangoli designs.
35. Curling Vine Rangoli with Pink Blossoms
One curving vine with small flowers. Draw a long S curve first, then add blossoms. Easy, 20 minutes, 60 cm long.
36. Three Flower Bouquet Rangoli with a Bow
Three flowers tied with a ribbon. Kids love colouring this one. 25 minutes, 45 cm.
37. Maroon Paisleys Around a Gold Flower
Paisleys curl around a centre flower like a mehndi pattern. Use a cone for the thin gold lines. 40 minutes, 60 cm.
38. Hanging Bell Flower Branch Rangoli
A branch with hanging bell flowers, nice under a window or beside a door. 30 minutes, 70 cm.
39. Butterfly on a Daisy Rangoli for Kids
A butterfly on a big daisy, a favourite with children. 30 minutes, 50 cm.
40. Free Hand Garden Border Strip Rangoli
A strip of mixed flowers for a passage or along a wall. 2 metres long, about 1 hour, and a good way to use leftover colours.Flower Rangoli Kolam and Dot Designs
A flower rangoli kolam starts with white dots and rice flour loops, then adds petal colour. More grids are on kolam designs.
41. Four Petal Kolam on 9 by 5 Dots
A 9 to 5 dot grid gives four even petals. Draw the white lines first, then fill with pink and green. 20 minutes, 45 cm.
42. Jasmine Vine Kolam on 7 by 7 Dots
Two jasmine vines loop around every dot in thin white lines. A calm daily design for a Tamil or Telugu doorstep. 25 minutes.
43. Tiny Sunflower Kolam on a 3 Dot Grid
Only three rows of three dots, so it is the quickest flower on this page. Good for kids. 8 minutes, 30 cm.
44. Red Hibiscus Kolam on 13 by 7 Dots
Four red hibiscus heads sit in a white pulli kolam frame. The red fill makes it a good Friday or festival design. 40 minutes.How to Make Simple Flower Rangoli Designs Neat
- Mark the centre first. Press a bangle or a small katori lightly on the floor for a round centre.
- Petals in pairs. Draw top and bottom, then left and right, then fill the gaps. This keeps 8 or 12 petals even.
- Outline, then fill. Outline in white, fill with colour, then touch up the white.
- Shading. Put dark colour near the centre of each petal and rub it outward with a spoon tip.
Real Petal Rangoli: How Much to Buy
| Size | Marigold | Rose and other petals | Leaves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 cm | 500 g | 150 g | 1 bunch |
| 1 metre | 1.5 to 2 kg | 500 g | 2 to 3 bunches |
| 1.5 metres | 3 to 4 kg | 1 kg | 4 bunches |
Buy petals in the morning from the flower market, keep them in a damp cloth in the shade, and pull them apart only when you start. A light spray of water every two hours keeps them fresh till night.
Making Flower Rangoli Last Through the Festival
Powder flower rangoli lasts 3 to 5 days indoors if nobody walks on it. Outdoors, sprinkle a thin line of white along the edge so feet stay away. Keep diyas on a leaf or a small plate. To clean, sweep the dry powder first, then wipe with a damp cloth. For colour ideas, see rangoli designs with colours.
Common questions
Which flowers are best for rangoli with flowers?
Marigold (genda) is the best base because it is cheap, bright and lasts all day. Add rose petals for red, shevanti or jasmine for white, and ashoka or mango leaves for green. Avoid soft petals like hibiscus, which wilt within an hour.
How do I make easy flower rangoli designs for diwali in 15 minutes?
Pick a single flower with 6 or 8 petals and keep it under 50 cm. Use only three colours: one for petals, one for the centre and white for outlines. Place two or four diyas around it and you are done.
How can I draw a neat lotus rangoli design?
Draw a small circle, then a petal at top, bottom, left and right. Fill the gaps with four more petals and add a second row between them. Shade each petal from dark pink at the base to light pink at the tip.
Can I mix powder and real flowers in one rangoli design?
Yes. Draw the outline and background with powder, then place petals or whole marigolds on top just before the guests come. Put petals last, because powder sticks to wet petals and spoils the colour.
What size should simple rangoli designs with flowers be for a flat door?
For a normal flat entrance, 40 to 60 cm across is right. It leaves room for the door to open and for people to step around it. A quarter-round corner rangoli is another good fit for narrow spaces.
