Swastik rangoli designs are the first rangoli most of us learn, because the swastik (saathiya) is drawn before every pooja, at every new door and on every account book. It stands for good luck and well-being, and its four arms point to the four directions.
This page has 12 simple swastik rangoli designs: plain swastiks for daily pooja, swastik rangoli designs with dots on a grid, shubh labh and flower swastiks, and bright swastik rangoli designs for Diwali. Most take 5 to 30 minutes, so they are perfect for a busy festival morning.
The arms of a Hindu swastik turn clockwise, with the bends going to the right as you look at it. Always add the four dots, one in each quarter. You can combine a swastik with diyas from our diya rangoli designs or footprints from Laxmi rangoli designs.
Simple Swastik Rangoli Designs
Swastik shapes for daily pooja need just a scale, one colour and four dots. These take 5 to 15 minutes. If you want a swastik rangoli easy enough for a child, start here: each small swastik rangoli fits in front of the mandir.
1. Kumkum Swastik Rangoli with Haldi Dots
The everyday saathiya in kumkum and haldi. Draw the plus with a scale, then bend each arm clockwise. Five minutes, 25 cm.
2. Beginner Swastik with a Pink Lotus Centre
A small pink lotus sits where the arms meet. Ten minutes, 35 cm.
3. White Swastik Rangoli on a Gerua Mud Floor
White swastik on red gerua, a village classic. Fifteen minutes.Swastik Rangoli Designs with Dots
Dot grids keep the arms the same length. These simple swastik rangoli designs with dots are great practice for kids, and each easy small swastik rangoli here needs only one or two colours.
4. Orange Swastik on a 7 by 7 Grid
Join the dots on a 7 by 7 grid for perfect arms, then fill orange. Fifteen minutes.
5. Kolam Loop Swastik in Rice Flour
A kolam twist: white loops weave around dots to make a swastik shape. Medium, 25 minutes.
6. Four-Colour Swastik Rangoli with Dots
Each arm a different colour on a dot grid. A happy design for children. Fifteen minutes.Shubh Labh and Flower Rangoli Designs
Swastik designs with flowers smell fresh and need no shopping for colour. Shubh labh rangoli designs place the swastik between two side panels for the business new year.
7. Shubh Labh Rangoli with Kalash Side Panels
Two panels where shubh labh is usually written, decorated with kalash shapes instead. Medium, 30 minutes.
8. Marigold and Rose Petal Swastik
Orange marigold for the arms and red rose petals for the dots. Twenty minutes.
9. Chopda Pujan Swastik Rangoli with Gold Coins
For chopda pujan on Diwali: a swastik with coins and a lotus. Medium, 25 minutes.Swastik Rangoli Designs for Diwali
Shubh diwali rangoli designs often put the swastik at the centre of a diya ring or lotus. Shubh deepawali rangoli designs like these suit the main door, and the mandala one is a new swastik rangoli idea for this year.
10. Diwali Swastik on a Lotus with Eight Diyas
Swastik on a lotus with eight diyas around. Simple swastik rangoli designs for Diwali night. Thirty minutes.
11. Swastik and Laxmi Charan at the Door
A swastik at the door with footprints stepping in. Twenty minutes.
12. Big Swastik Mandala Rangoli for Diwali
A big swastik in a three ring mandala with shaded petals. Hard, 75 minutes, 1 metre.How to Draw a Perfect Swastik
- Mark the centre with a dot.
- Draw a plus sign with a scale. Keep both lines the same length.
- From the end of each line, draw a short arm turning clockwise, so the top arm bends right, the right arm bends down, the bottom bends left and the left bends up.
- Add one dot in each of the four quarters.
- Outline in white or gold, then add a circle or lotus around if you like.
If your arms keep coming out uneven, use a dot grid. Make a 7 by 7 grid and use the middle row and column for the plus.
Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
- Arms of different lengths: measure each arm with the same scale mark, or use a dot grid.
- Arms turning the wrong way: check the top arm. It should bend to your right.
- Thick, blotchy lines: your powder is too coarse or damp. Sieve it and keep your fingers low.
- Forgetting the dots: the four dots complete the symbol. Add them before you start the border.
Colours and Materials
| Use | Material | Amount for 40 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Daily pooja | Kumkum and haldi | 2 spoons each |
| Doorstep | Red and white rangoli powder | 100 g |
| Festival | Powder with 4 or 5 colours | 200 to 250 g |
| Flower swastik | Marigold and rose petals | 250 g flowers |
A tea strainer gives a soft colour fill, and a cone made of paper gives very thin lines for the outline.
Where to Draw Easy Rangoli Designs for Diwali
Swastik shapes belong at the main door, on the threshold or both sides of it. In front of the mandir. On the spot where the Diwali pooja kalash will sit. On the new account books for chopda pujan, and on the door of a new home for griha pravesh. For a full doorstep design, see door rangoli designs; for the pooja corner see pooja rangoli designs.
Swastik designs are the quickest Diwali rangoli you can make when guests are already arriving. A 30 cm swastik with four dots and a ring of diyas takes under 15 minutes and still looks complete. Add a fresh flower in the centre and you are done.
Common questions
Which way should the swastik turn in rangoli?
The Hindu swastik turns clockwise: the top arm bends to the right. Always add four dots, one in each quarter.
How do I make swastik rangoli designs with dots?
Make a 7 by 7 or 9 by 9 square dot grid. Use the middle row and column for the plus sign, then use the outer dots to bend the arms. Fill and outline once the shape is right.
What colours are used for a swastik rangoli?
Red kumkum and yellow haldi are traditional. For Diwali, add gold, orange and green. On a red gerua floor, a white swastik looks lovely.
Can I make a swastik with flowers?
Yes. Use marigold petals for the arms, rose petals for the dots and mango leaves around. It takes about 20 minutes and stays fresh for a day.
What are simple swastik rangoli designs for Diwali?
A swastik on a lotus with a ring of diyas, a swastik at the door with Laxmi charan, or a swastik with gold coins for chopda pujan. Each takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Where can I find a small swastik rangoli design for daily use?
The simple swastik designs at the top of this page are made for daily pooja and take 5 to 15 minutes. For more quick patterns try our simple rangoli designs and small rangoli designs pages.
