Tulsi vivah rangoli designs are drawn in front of the tulsi plant for its wedding, held in the month of Kartik after Dev Uthani Ekadashi. The pot is dressed like a bride, a sugarcane mandap goes up, and a rangoli for tulsi vivah welcomes the guests.
This page has 28 tulsi rangoli designs: small easy ones for a balcony pot, tulsi vrindavan drawings, sugarcane mandap scenes, dot grid designs, shaligram and Krishna symbols, real flower designs and Ekadashi designs. Each tulsi vivah rangoli design lists its level and time, and most take under 40 minutes.
For the days around it, see Diwali rangoli designs and swastik rangoli designs.
Tulsi Vivah Rangoli Simple and Easy: Small Designs
Easy tulsi rangoli for a balcony pot or a small katte. Each tulsi vivah rangoli simple design here takes 10 to 15 minutes and needs three or four colours. For more daily ideas see pooja rangoli designs.
1. Lotus and Lamp Rangoli at the Tulsi Katte
A tulsi rangoli simple and beautiful enough for every morning: a small lotus with a drawn lamp at the foot of the tulsi katte. Ten minutes.
2. Leaf and Dot Ring Around the Tulsi
A ring drawn all around the base of the tulsi pot. Leave the centre empty so the pot sits in the middle.
3. Swastik and Tulsi Leaves in a Square
A red swastik in a yellow square with a tulsi leaf at each corner. Only three colours and 15 minutes, so it suits a small flat balcony.
4. Half Moon Petal Rangoli Before the Tulsi
A half moon of orange and yellow petal shapes that hugs the front of the pot. Small tulsi rangoli like this needs only about 100 g of colour.Tulsi Vrindavan Rangoli Designs
The tulsi vrindavan, tulasi kota or tulsi katte is the stand that holds the plant. These rangoli designs draw the vrindavan itself, so they work even if your tulsi is on a terrace and you want the rangoli at the door.
5. White Rice Flour Kolam at the Tulasi Kota
A white kolam drawn in front of the tulasi kota, the way it is done in Andhra and Telangana homes.
6. Tulsi Vrindavan Dressed as a Bride Rangoli
The vrindavan pot is drawn wearing a red chunri with a gold border and green bangles, just like the real plant is dressed. Medium level, about 40 minutes.
7. Temple Style Vrindavan Rangoli with a Lamp Niche
A temple-style vrindavan with three steps and a small niche holding a lamp. Draw the steps with a ruler or a straight stick for clean edges.
8. Round Tulsi Pot Rangoli Between Two Peacocks
A round pot with two small peacocks facing it. The peacocks add colour for a big family puja without making the design hard. About 50 minutes.Tulsi Vivah Special Rangoli Designs with Sugarcane Mandap
For Tulsi Vivah the pot sits under a mandap of sugarcane stalks. A special tulsi vivah rangoli draws that mandap in front of the plant like a wedding scene. Pair it with ideas from wedding rangoli designs.
9. Sugarcane Mandap Rangoli over a Tulsi Pot
Four sugarcane stalks arch over a drawn tulsi pot like a wedding mandap. About 80 cm, it takes 45 minutes and sits right in front of the real plant.
10. Marigold Toran Arch Rangoli with Two Kalash
A marigold toran arch with a kalash on each side. Lay real sugarcane next to it for the evening puja.
11. Wedding Garland Around a Tulsi Leaf Mandala
A mandala of tulsi leaves with a wedding garland wrapped around it. A unique choice for a big Tulsi Vivah function.
12. Maharashtrian Mandap Rangoli with Banana Leaves
Banana leaves on two sides and a kalash under the sugarcane arch, the way the mandap looks in Maharashtrian homes. Allow an hour and about 600 g of colour.Tulsi Rangoli Designs with Dots
Tulsi rangoli designs with dots keep the leaves and pot in proportion. Mark the grid in white first. More grids are on our dot rangoli designs page.
13. Dotted Tulsi Pot Rangoli, 11 to 6 Grid
A tulsi pot and plant joined from an 11 to 6 dot grid. Easy to count, about 25 minutes.
14. Star of Tulsi Leaves Dot Rangoli
Eight tulsi leaves arranged in a star on a 7 by 7 grid. One of the simplest tulsi rangoli designs for daily puja.
15. Tulsi Plant Between Two Diyas Dot Rangoli
A tulsi plant on a pot with a diya on each side, made on a 13 to 7 grid. Light real diyas on the drawn ones at sunset.
16. Diamond Rangoli with a Tulsi Leaf Border
A 9 to 5 dot grid gives a neat diamond, and a row of tulsi leaves runs around it. Good for practice the week before Tulsi Vivah. 20 minutes.Shaligram and Krishna Symbols: Tulsi Puja Rangoli
In the wedding, Tulsi is married to Shaligram, a form of Vishnu, or to Krishna. These tulsi puja rangoli designs show them through symbols only: the shaligram stone, flute, peacock feather, chakra and shankh.
17. Conch, Lotus and Tulsi Pot Round Rangoli
A conch and a lotus on either side of a small tulsi pot. Easy and beautiful for the evening puja.
18. Shaligram Stone Beside the Tulsi Plant Rangoli
A round black shaligram shape sits beside the tulsi pot, showing the bride and groom side by side. The black is filled with charcoal-grey powder. 35 minutes.
19. Krishna Flute and Peacock Feather on Tulsi Leaves
A flute and a peacock feather lie across a spray of tulsi leaves, a gentle way to show Krishna without drawing a face. 30 minutes, about 60 cm.
20. Vishnu Chakra and Shankh Tulsi Puja Rangoli
The chakra and shankh are Vishnu's symbols, so they suit the wedding of Tulsi with Shaligram. Draw the chakra spokes with a ruler. Hard, about 75 minutes.Flower Tulsi Rangoli Designs
Real marigold, rose and shevanti petals make the rangoli smell like a wedding. They leave no stain near the pot. See more on flower rangoli designs.
21. Marigold and Rose Petal Ring Around the Pot
Real marigold and rose petals in a round design around the pot. Make it in the evening so it stays fresh for the ceremony.
22. Petal Filled Tulsi Pot Outline Rangoli
The pot and plant shape is filled with real petals: genda for the pot and tulsi sprigs for the leaves. Make it two hours before the puja so it stays fresh.
23. Two Joined Circles of Rose and Shevanti
Two joined circles of rose and shevanti petals stand for the couple. Lay the petals with your fingers, no tools needed. About 30 minutes.
24. Powder Lotus Rangoli with a Marigold Outer Ring
A powder lotus in the middle and a ring of real marigold petals outside. The mix looks rich but uses only 200 g of colour.Dev Uthani Ekadashi Rangoli Designs
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also called Prabodhini Ekadashi or tulsi gyaras in some homes, is when the gods are said to wake. These designs are made that morning and stay for the Tulsi Vivah evening.
25. Kalash with a Crown of Tulsi Leaves
A kalash with a coconut and tulsi leaves in place of mango leaves. Draw it on Ekadashi morning and keep it for the wedding evening. 30 minutes.
26. Vishnu Footprints Walking to the Tulsi Pot
Small footprints drawn in rice paste walk towards the tulsi pot to wake the gods on Ekadashi. Use gerua for the outline and white for the toes. 25 minutes.
27. Ekadashi Puja Plate Rangoli with Sugarcane
A drawn puja plate holding water chestnuts and sweet potato, with two sugarcane stalks behind. These are the Ekadashi offerings, so the design tells the story. 45 minutes.
28. Geru and White Chalk Squares for Dev Uthani
Red geru squares with white chalk lines, in the old floor-art style of Dev Uthani. It needs only two colours and looks very traditional. 30 minutes.How to Plan a Rangoli for Tulsi Vivah
- Measure the space in front of the tulsi pot or katte. Most designs fit in 50 to 90 cm.
- If the pot sits on the floor, leave an empty circle in the centre and draw around it.
- Use wedding colours: red, yellow, orange, green and a touch of gold.
- Draw the mandap, pot and kalash first, then fill the background.
- Keep a path clear for the pheras around the pot in the evening.
Colours and Materials
A 60 cm tulsi rangoli needs about 300 g of colour. Traditional colours are haldi for yellow, kumkum for red and gerua for earthy red. Green from dried leaf powder suits the tulsi leaves.
| Design | Colour | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Small design near tulsi | 100 to 150 g | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Dot grid tulsi pot | 250 g | 25 minutes |
| Sugarcane mandap scene | 500 to 600 g | 45 to 60 minutes |
Petal designs need about 500 g of marigold and 200 g of rose petals for 80 cm.
Tips for Easy Rangoli Designs for Tulsi Vivah
Draw on a clean, dry floor after sweeping and wiping. Use a bangle for the round pot and the back of a spoon to press tulsi leaf shapes. Draw the outline in white first, then fill. For neat lines with less effort, try rangoli stencil designs.
Common questions
Which rangoli is best for Tulsi Vivah?
Most families draw a tulsi pot with a sugarcane mandap, a kalash, a lotus or a ring of tulsi leaves in front of the plant. Use wedding colours like red, yellow, orange and green, and place diyas around it in the evening.
What is an easy rangoli for tulsi vivah for beginners?
A ring around the pot, a star of eight tulsi leaves on a 7 by 7 grid, or a petal circle are all easy. They take 15 to 20 minutes and need no drawing skill.
How do I make tulsi vivah ki rangoli with dots?
Make an 11 to 6 or 9 to 5 dot grid in white. Join the dots into a pot shape and add small leaves on top. Fill the pot in orange or red and the leaves in green.
Can I make a small tulsi rangoli every day?
Yes. Many homes draw a small rangoli in front of tulsi every morning. Keep it to 40 or 50 cm with a lotus, a lamp or a few dots, which takes about ten minutes.
What is a tulasi kota or tulsi vrindavan rangoli?
Tulsi vrindavan is the raised stand that holds the plant. It is called tulasi kota in Telugu and tulasi katte in Kannada. The rangoli in front is often a white rice flour kolam with a touch of haldi and kumkum.
Can I draw Krishna or Vishnu in a tulsi puja rangoli?
You can show them through symbols: a flute and peacock feather for Krishna, a chakra and shankh for Vishnu, or a black shaligram stone shape. Symbols are easier to draw neatly and suit a small space.
