These laxmi rangoli designs are made for the main night of Diwali, Laxmi Pujan, when we invite Maa Laxmi into a clean, bright home. The symbols are simple and full of meaning: small footprints walking in through the door, a kalash with coins, and the pink kamal, the lotus she sits on.
We keep every design symbolic, with no face drawn, the way most families make it at home. You will find Laxmi charan rangoli trails for the doorstep, kalash and coin designs for the puja room, lotus mandalas for the courtyard, easy Mahalaxmi rangoli for beginners, dot grid patterns and designs for the shop. Pick a rangoli design for Diwali Lakshmi Pujan that fits your space and your time.
Each picture shows level, time and size. For the days before and after, see Dhanteras rangoli designs, Bhai Dooj rangoli and our full list of rangoli designs for Diwali.
Laxmi Charan Rangoli with Lakshmi Feet
Laxmi charan rangoli welcomes her from the door to the puja place. Keep the toes pointing in, and keep the feet small and neat.
1. Red Laxmi Feet Walking Past a Swastik
Six pairs of red feet walk in past a small swastik. Easy, about 15 minutes, the first thing to draw on Diwali evening.
2. Laxmi Charan Rangoli on Pink Lotuses
Each pair of feet steps on a small pink lotus. Medium, 35 minutes, very pretty on marble.
3. White Rice Paste Alpona Feet
White rice paste feet in the alpona style of Bengal. Easy, 20 minutes, dries hard and lasts all week.
4. Laxmi Feet in a Gold Coin Circle
A single pair of feet inside a circle of gold coins. Easy, about 20 minutes, good for a small flat entrance.
5. Checker Path Rangoli for Laxmi Charan
Each footprint sits on its own square of a yellow and red path. Use a ruler for the squares. Medium, about 40 minutes.
6. Gold Paduka Rangoli on Betel Leaves
A pair of gold paduka feet with kumkum dots, framed by betel leaves. A quiet, simple choice for the puja room. Easy, 20 minutes.Laxmi Pooja Rangoli Designs with Kalash and Coins
These laxmi pooja rangoli designs place a kalash and coins at the centre. A good rangoli for laxmi puja Diwali night sits right in front of the chowki.
7. Kalash on a Lotus with Spilling Coins
A golden kalash sits on a lotus with coins spilling around. Medium, 45 minutes, a classic in front of the chowki.
8. Gaja Laxmi Rangoli with Two Elephants
Two elephants raise their trunks to a kalash, the Gaja Laxmi symbol. Hard, about 70 minutes.
9. Square Coin Mandala with a Lotus Centre
Coins form the rings of this square mandala with a lotus centre. Medium, 50 minutes with a ruler.
10. Twin White Owls Beside a Coin Kalash
Two white owls, Laxmi's vehicle, sit beside a coin kalash. Medium, about 45 minutes. A lovely change from peacocks.Kamal Rangoli Designs for Laxmi Pujan
The pink kamal is Laxmi’s seat. These lotus rangoli designs work alone or as the base for a kalash.
11. Sixteen Petal Kamal Rangoli in Pink
A 16-petal lotus in three shades of pink. Medium, 40 minutes. Shade from dark at the base to light at the tip.
12. Laxmi Lotus Pond Rangoli with Diyas
Three lotuses rise from a blue pond with small diyas between them. Medium, 55 minutes, great for the aangan.
13. Pink and Gold Lotus Mandala Rangoli
Three rings of petals build a large lotus mandala. Hard, about 90 minutes for the courtyard.
14. Real Rose Petal Lotus Rangoli
A lotus made from real rose petals with marigold centre. Easy, 25 minutes, fresh for the puja night.Easy Mahalaxmi Rangoli for Beginners
New to rangoli? Keep your laxmi rangoli simple with these small designs. Each takes 15 to 25 minutes and needs only four colours.
15. White Shankh on a Pink Lotus
A white shankh on a pink lotus, two of Laxmi's symbols in one. Easy, 20 minutes. Shade the conch with a little grey.
16. Haldi Kumkum Bowls Beside a Swastik
Two small bowls of haldi and kumkum on either side of a swastik. Quick and meaningful. Easy, 15 minutes.
17. Rice Heap Rangoli with Coins and Swastik
A white heap of rice with gold coins and a small swastik, a sign of a full home. Easy, about 20 minutes.Simple Laxmi Rangoli Designs with Dots
Laxmi rangoli designs with dots are the easiest way to get a neat, balanced shape. Mark the grid in white, then fill.
18. Dot Grid Lotus Rangoli for Beginners
A lotus on a 9 to 5 dot grid. Easy, 20 minutes, great first design for beginners and kids.
19. Small Kalash Rangoli on 7 by 4 Dots
A small kalash on a 7 to 4 dot grid with three mango leaves. Easy, about 15 minutes.
20. Laxmi Feet in a Kolam Style Frame
A kolam frame with interlaced loops around a pair of feet. Medium, 40 minutes, white with a touch of red.
21. Swastik and Coins on an 11 Dot Grid
A swastik with coins in each arm on an 11 by 11 dot grid. Medium, 30 minutes, good for Chopda Pujan.Lakshmi Puja Rangoli for Shop and Office
Many traders do Chopda Pujan in the shop on this night. A rangoli for Lakshmi Pujan at work should be long and narrow, or square and tidy, so customers can still walk in.
22. Chopda Pujan Rangoli with an Account Book
A red account book tied with gold string next to a small kalash. Made for the shop counter on Chopda Pujan. Medium, 40 minutes.
23. Shop Step Strip of Lotuses and Coins
Pink lotuses and coins alternate along a narrow strip for the shop step. Easy, 25 minutes for one metre.
24. Office Door Rangoli with Four Lotuses
Four lotuses in the corners of a square with a diya on each side and a swastik centre. Neat for an office entrance. Medium, 45 minutes.Laxmi Pujan Jeet Rangoli Designs for Diwali
Big laxmi pujan rangoli designs for society competitions and large courtyards. Plan two to three hours and a helper.
25. Lotus Throne Rangoli with Kalash and Charan
A lotus throne, kalash and charan in one big scene. Hard, about 3 hours, a strong competition entry.
26. Shaded 3D Lotus with Gold Coin Rain
A shaded lotus that looks raised, with coins falling around it. Hard, 2 hours, use a tea strainer for soft shading.
27. Elephant and Peacock Lotus Mandala
Elephants, peacocks and a lotus in one round mandala. Hard, about 2.5 hours, needs a large aangan.
28. Sanskar Bharti Lotus and Kalash Rangoli
Bold Sanskar Bharti strokes frame a lotus and kalash. Hard, about 2 hours, made with five fingers at once.How to Draw Laxmi Charan for Laxmi Pujan Rangoli
Laxmi charan, also called Laxmi paduka, are the most loved part of any Laxmi Pujan rangoli. They must always point into the home, as if she is walking in from the door toward the puja place.
- Make a loose fist and press the side of your hand lightly in wet chalk to mark the foot shape. Or use a small foot stencil.
- Fill with red kumkum or a mix of gerua and red rangoli powder.
- Add five toes with fingertip dots, smallest toe outside.
- Outline in white with a cone, and put a small swastik or dot on each sole.
- Space the pairs about one step apart, starting at the threshold and ending near the kalash or puja chowk.
Some families in Maharashtra and Gujarat draw the feet with rice flour paste, which stays put for days. Kids love this part, so let them fill the toes.
Colours and Quantity for Laxmi Puja Rangoli Designs
Pink, red, yellow and gold are the main Laxmi puja colours. Green is used for leaves, and white for outlines.
| Design | Size | Powder needed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charan trail at door | 1 m long | 150 g red, 100 g white | 15 min |
| Kalash with coins | 70 cm | 250 g white, 4 colours x 100 g | 35 to 45 min |
| Lotus mandala | 1.2 m | 500 g white, 6 colours x 200 g | 1.5 hours |
For a shiny gold effect, mix a spoon of gold glitter into yellow powder, or add a thin line of gold acrylic on a paint rangoli base.
Where to Make the Laxmi Pooja Rangoli
Whether you call it Lakshmi Pooja or Laxmipujan as Marathi homes do, laxmipujan rangoli designs usually go in two or three spots. Lakshmi pooja rangoli designs near the chowki can be bigger than the one at the door.
- Main door: the charan trail and a small kalash or lotus at the threshold.
- In front of the puja chowki: a square or round design about the width of the chowki, with a lotus centre where the kalash will stand.
- Office or shop: many traders do Chopda Pujan here, so a kalash and coins design near the account books suits it.
- Corners: four small lotus designs in the corners of the puja room look neat. See corner rangoli designs for shapes.
Common questions
How do you make Laxmi feet in rangoli?
Mark the foot with the side of your fist in chalk, fill it with red kumkum or rangoli powder, add five fingertip dots for toes and outline in white. Always point the toes toward the inside of the house. Space the pairs one step apart.
Which rangoli is best for Laxmi Pujan?
A kalash on a pink lotus, with Laxmi charan walking toward it from the door, is the classic rangoli for Laxmi Pujan. It has every symbol of the night: welcome, wealth and purity. A 70 cm version takes about 45 minutes.
What are simple Laxmi rangoli designs for beginners?
Start with a single lotus on a 7 to 4 dot grid, a conch on a lotus, or a short trail of footprints with a swastik at the door. These easy mahalaxmi rangoli ideas take 15 to 20 minutes and need only red, pink, yellow and white. Add coins later if you have time.
Can I draw Laxmi mata's face in rangoli?
You can, but most families prefer symbols because a face is hard to draw well and is easily stepped on. Footprints, lotus, kalash, coins and an owl or elephant pair carry the same meaning and look graceful.
What is a kamal rangoli design?
Kamal means lotus. Kamal rangoli designs show an open lotus with 8, 12 or 16 petals, usually pink with a yellow centre, because Laxmi sits on a lotus. They suit Laxmi Pujan, Varalakshmi Vratham and Sharad Purnima.
Are Laxmi rangoli designs with dots easy?
Yes. A dot grid helps you keep the lotus and kalash symmetrical without measuring. Try a 9 to 5 grid for a lotus and a 7 to 4 grid for a small kalash. See more grids on our dot rangoli designs page.
