Sankranti rangoli designs welcome the sun’s northward journey and the new harvest, and this gallery has 24 of them, from kites and pots to big muggulu. Whether you call it Makar Sankranti, Sankranthi, Uttarayan or Pongal, the doorstep gets its biggest rangoli of the year.
Each design shows its size, level and time. Pick a simple one for a flat door or a big dot muggulu for the courtyard. Want a dot grid to start from? See our dot rangoli designs and kolam designs.
Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs with Kites
Looking for a special makar sankranti rangoli? Kites fill the sky on Uttarayan, so kite rangoli designs are the first choice for many makar sankranti rangoli designs. Bright diamonds are easy to draw with a ruler and chalk.
1. Three Kites with Flying Strings Rangoli
Three kites in red, green and yellow with curving strings. A 60 cm design that takes about 25 minutes using a ruler for the diamonds.
2. Kite Wheel Rangoli Around an Orange Sun
Eight kites point outward around an orange sun. Mark the circle with a plate and the kites fall into place.
3. Firki Spool Rangoli with Pink Manja
A wooden firki spool wrapped in pink thread with one small kite. Simple, quick and loved by children.
4. Rising Sun, Kites and Sugarcane Rangoli
A rising sun, two kites and sugarcane in one frame. A new makar sankranti rangoli design that tells the whole festival story.
5. Corner Rangoli with a Flock of Kites
Five small kites tumble across a corner of the floor. Each kite is a 10 cm diamond, about 15 minutes.Sankranthi Muggulu: Rangoli Designs for Sankranthi with Dots
In Andhra and Telangana, women draw big chukki muggulu for the three days. A rangoli for sankranthi in these homes is almost always a dot grid. These rangoli designs for sankranthi with dots start with a grid and grow outward, one row at a time.
6. Pot and Flowers Muggulu on 13 Dots
A 13 to 7 dot grid holds a pot and two flowers. Keep dots 3 cm apart and fill with haldi and kumkum.
7. Pink and White Star Flower Muggulu
A star flower on a 9 to 5 grid in pink and white. A simple sankranti rangoli design for small homes.
8. Big Peacock Pair Muggulu for the Street
The 21 to 11 grid fills a whole street front. Two peacocks and a pot make it a competition piece, about 90 minutes.
9. Surya Rangoli on a Chukki Grid
A sun on a straight 7 by 7 chukki grid, saluting Surya on his northward turn. About 20 minutes.
10. Cow and Calf Rangoli for Kanuma
A cow and calf with a bell, drawn on an 11 to 6 grid. Cattle are honoured on Kanuma, the day after Sankranthi.Bhogi, Gobbemma and Haridasu Rangoli Designs for Sankranti
Kite, pot and gobbemma: these are the rangoli designs Sankranthi is known for in Telugu homes. This group also shows the bonfire of Bhogi and the haridasu’s tambura and pot as symbols.
11. Bhogi Bonfire Rangoli with Crossed Logs
Bhogi flames in red and orange over crossed logs. Draw it the evening before and it will be ready for the dawn bonfire.
12. Five Gobbemma Mounds on a White Muggulu
Five gobbemma mounds sit on a white muggulu, each with a yellow flower. Young girls sing around these in the morning.
13. Haridasu Tambura and Copper Pot Rangoli
A tambura and copper akshaya patra stand for the haridasu who sings at the door. No figure, just the symbols.
14. Decorated Gangireddu Bull Rangoli
The gangireddu bull wears a colourful saddle cloth and bells. A favourite of children in Andhra lanes.
15. Ratham Chariot Muggulu Linked Across a Lane
The ratham is drawn on Kanuma with a line leading to the neighbour's door. A unique idea for friendly streets.Sugarcane, Pot and Harvest Rangoli Designs
Sankranti is a harvest festival. These rangoli designs for sankranthi use sugarcane, paddy, the pongal pot and til-gul to show a full harvest.
16. Boiling Pot Rangoli with Crossed Sugarcane
A brass pot boils over between two sugarcane sticks. A classic layout that works on almost any floor.
17. Golden Paddy Sheaves Rangoli with a Sickle
Golden paddy sheaves tied with a red band, with a small sickle. Draw the grains with a toothpick in the powder.
18. Til Gul Bowl Rangoli with Sesame Dots
A bowl of til-gul ladoos with sesame dots around it. Lovely for Maharashtrian haldi kumkum gatherings.
19. Twelve Spoke Sun Chariot Wheel Rangoli
The sun's chariot wheel with twelve spokes for twelve months. A neat round design for a 1 metre space.
20. Marigold and Sugarcane Leaf Flower Rangoli
Real marigold petals and sugarcane leaves around a pot outline. A fresh flower rangoli for the Sankranthi morning.Small and Easy Simple Rangoli Designs for Sankranthi
Not every home has space for a big muggulu, and a simple makar sankranti rangoli can look just as festive. These easy simple rangoli designs for sankranthi fit flat doors and balconies and take 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your sankranti rangoli designs simple and neat and they will look lovely all three days.
21. Small Orange Sun Rangoli with Two Diyas
A small orange sun with two diyas beneath. A 35 cm design for a flat door in ten minutes.
22. Single Pink Kite on a Dotted Frame
One pink kite on a dotted frame. The simplest kite rangoli, good for children to try.
23. Crossed Sugarcane Rangoli with a Red Bow
Two sugarcane sticks crossed with a red bow. Joints drawn in dark green make it look real.
24. Haldi Kumkum Lotus Rangoli
A pink lotus with two tiny bowls of haldi and kumkum. Ideal for the haldi kumkum gathering at home.How to Plan Rangoli Designs for Sankranthi
The festival runs over three or four days: Bhogi, Sankranthi, Kanuma and sometimes Mukkanuma. Many families draw a new design each morning, building up from simple to grand.
- Bhogi: bonfire, sun or a small muggulu.
- Sankranthi: the biggest design, with pot, sugarcane and gobbemma.
- Kanuma: cow, bull or ratham with a line to the neighbour’s door.
Sketch the outline in chalk the night before. In the morning, wash the floor, let it go just damp, and draw over the chalk.
Colour Quantity and Tools
| Size | White powder | Colours | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 to 50 cm | 100 g | 4 colours, 50 g each | 10 to 20 min |
| 80 cm to 1 m | 300 g | 6 colours, 100 g each | 35 to 50 min |
| 2 m muggulu | 1 kg | 8 colours, 250 g each | 90 min or more |
- Use a ruler or a long stick to draw straight kite edges.
- A steel plate or bangle makes neat circles for the sun.
- A tea strainer gives a soft, even fill for the sky and big areas.
Keeping Your Muggulu Fresh for All Three Days
Sprinkle water lightly around, not on, the design each evening so the powder settles. Keep footwear away by placing two diyas or a small pot at each side. If the outline smudges, touch it up with white powder rather than redrawing everything. For more colour ideas see rangoli designs with colours.
Common questions
What is the best rangoli for sankranti?
Kites, a pot with sugarcane, the sun, cows and gobbemma are the most loved themes. For a big doorstep, a dot muggulu with a pot in the middle works best. For small spaces, a single kite or sun is enough.
How do I make simple rangoli designs for sankranthi quickly?
Choose a 7 by 7 or 9 to 5 dot grid and draw a sun or flower. Fill only two colours, like orange and yellow. A design like this takes 15 to 20 minutes.
What is drawn on Bhogi, Sankranthi and Kanuma?
Bhogi gets a bonfire or sun design, Sankranthi gets the biggest muggulu with pot and sugarcane, and Kanuma gets cattle or a ratham. Our kolam designs page has more muggulu grids.
How can I make sankranti rangoli designs with colours look bright?
Draw on a dark or freshly washed floor and outline every shape in white. Put strong colours like magenta, orange and green next to each other. Avoid mixing too many light shades.
Can kids help make a rangoli for makar sankranti?
Yes. Let them fill the kites and dots after an adult draws the outline. Use natural colours like haldi and rice flour where possible, and wash hands after.
What is a kite rangoli design?
It is a rangoli made of diamond-shaped kites with strings and tails, drawn for Uttarayan and Makar Sankranti. Use a ruler for straight edges and fill each kite in a different colour.
