Ugadi rangoli designs mark the new year in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, while Maharashtra celebrates the same day as Gudi Padwa (also written Gudhi Padwa, so a Gudhipadawa rangoli is the same thing). This gallery has 12 rangoli designs for ugadi and gudi padwa, from the gudi pole and kalash to chukki muggulu and the six-taste pachadi pot.
Each design lists size, level and time. Wash the floor, draw at sunrise and add a toran of mango leaves above the door to complete the look. More dot grids are on our dot rangoli designs page, and free strokes are on Sanskar Bharti rangoli designs.
Gudi Padwa Rangoli Designs with the Gudi
On Gudi Padwa, Maharashtrian homes raise a gudi: a bamboo pole with silk cloth, neem, a sugar garland and an upturned kalash. These traditional gudi padwa rangoli designs put the gudi at the centre, and each one makes a gudi padwa special rangoli for the main door.
1. Gudi with Green Silk and Copper Kalash
A gudi with green silk, a copper kalash on top and a sugar garland. About 80 cm tall, it takes 40 minutes on a red floor.
2. Twin Gudis and Swastik Gudi Padwa Rangoli
Two small gudis flank a red swastik. Balanced and festive, a nice choice for wide doorways.
3. Rising Sun and Gudi Rangoli for New Year
A small gudi against a half sun for the new year. Simple and easy, about 20 minutes for a 50 cm design.Ugadi Rangoli Designs with Dots (Ugadi Muggulu)
In Andhra, Telangana and Karnataka, Ugadi starts with a fresh chukki muggulu at the door. These ugadi rangoli designs with dots follow the old grid style.
4. Mango Leaf Ugadi Rangoli, 9 to 5 Grid
A 9 to 5 dot grid with mango leaves pointing to the four sides. A traditional design that needs about 25 minutes.
5. Kalash and Neem Flowers Dot Rangoli
A kalash with coconut on a 13 to 7 grid, with neem flowers around. A bigger design for a front yard, about 45 minutes.
6. White Star Lattice Muggulu, 7 by 7
A white star lattice on a straight 7 by 7 grid. Only rice flour, about 15 minutes.Neem, Mango Leaves and Ugadi Pachadi Rangoli Designs
Ugadi pachadi mixes six tastes for the year ahead: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy and tangy. These rangoli designs for ugadi show the pachadi pot, neem flowers and mango leaf torans.
7. Pachadi Pot with Six Taste Petals Rangoli
A clay pachadi pot with six petals around it, one colour for each taste. A meaningful design that children enjoy colouring.
8. Mango Leaf Toran Rangoli Along the Doorstep
A row of mango leaves hangs from a curved line, like a toran on the floor. Matches the real toran above the door.
9. Neem Sprigs Around a Pink Lotus Rangoli
Neem sprigs and real marigold around a pink lotus. Combines powder and fresh flowers for a festive look.Simple and Easy Rangoli Designs for Ugadi
Short on time on festival morning? Each gudi padwa simple rangoli here, and every easy rangoli for ugadi, fits a busy morning. These simple rangoli designs for ugadi take 10 to 15 minutes and fit any flat entrance as an easy small rangoli for gudi padwa. They are also good easy simple rangoli designs for ugadi for children to try.
10. Mini Kalash Ugadi Rangoli in a Dot Ring
A mini kalash with three mango leaves inside a dot ring. Ten minutes and three colours.
11. Quarter Sun and Raw Mango Corner Rangoli
A quarter sun and a raw mango for a door corner. Bright and quick, about 12 minutes.
12. Five Petal Flower Chain Border Rangoli
A chain of five-petal flowers along the threshold. Use a spoon to press each petal shape.How to Make Gudi Padwa and Ugadi Rangoli Designs
- Wash the doorstep early and let it dry a little.
- For a gudi, draw a straight pole with a ruler, then the cloth as a long triangle and the kalash on top.
- For muggulu, place the dot grid first with even 3 cm gaps.
- Add neem and mango leaves last, in real leaves or green powder.
Most rangoli designs Ugadi families make are simple and traditional. The meaning matters more than size.
Colour and Time Guide
| Size | White | Colours | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 50 cm | 100 g | 3 colours, 50 g each | 10 to 20 min |
| 60 to 80 cm | 250 g | 5 colours, 100 g each | 25 to 40 min |
| 1 metre | 500 g | 6 colours, 150 g each | 45 min |
Green, saffron and yellow are the main festival colours. Haldi and kumkum give natural yellow and red.
Symbols and Their Meaning
- Gudi: victory and a new start.
- Kalash: plenty and good luck.
- Neem: health, and the bitter side of life in pachadi.
- Mango leaves: welcome and freshness at the door.
- Sun: the new year and the new season.
See more meaning-filled designs in traditional rangoli designs.
Simple Traditional Gudi Padwa Rangoli Designs for Flats
A flat doorstep is often only 60 cm deep, so keep the design small and clear. Draw a 40 cm gudi with a short pole, a small triangle of silk and a round kalash, then add one neem sprig on each side. Use a bangle to mark the kalash and a ruler for the pole. Fill the cloth in saffron or green, and outline everything in white so it shows on light tiles. Place two diyas at the sides in the evening. The whole design needs about 150 g of powder and 15 minutes, and it keeps well for the day if no one steps on it.
Common questions
What is the most loved rangoli Gudi Padwa families draw?
A gudi pole with silk and kalash is the most loved theme. Add a swastik, sun or Sanskar Bharti strokes around it. Two small gudis on either side of a lotus suit wide entrances.
How do I make an easy rangoli for ugadi?
Draw a mini kalash with three mango leaves or a 7 by 7 dot star. Both take 10 to 15 minutes. Keep to three colours like yellow, green and red.
Are Ugadi and Gudi Padwa rangoli designs the same?
They are made for the same new year day. Gudi Padwa designs show the gudi and Sanskar Bharti strokes, while Ugadi designs lean on chukki muggulu, mango leaves and the pachadi pot.
What are traditional ugadi rangoli designs with dots?
They are muggulu drawn on grids like 9 to 5 or 13 to 7, with a kalash, mango leaves or flowers in the centre. Rice flour is used for the lines and haldi kumkum for the colour. Our kolam designs page has more grids.
Is there a gudi padwa rangoli design simple enough for 15 minutes?
Yes. A flower chain border or a sun in the corner takes about 12 to 15 minutes. These suit flats where the doorstep is narrow, and both work for Ugadi too.
What colours suit gudi padwa rangoli designs?
Saffron, green, yellow and maroon match the silk of the gudi. Copper or brown works for the kalash. Use white powder for outlines so colours stand apart.
