Wedding rangoli designs welcome the baraat, mark the mandap entrance and brighten the haldi and mehndi mornings. In the same way, a griha pravesh or vastu shanti puja begins with a fresh rangoli at the new door.
This page has 16 designs for life’s big days: Indian wedding rangoli designs with kalash, shehnai and doli, haldi and mehndi rangoli, griha pravesh and vastu rangoli designs for home, baby rangoli designs for a naming or welcome, and clean office rangoli designs for an inauguration or corporate event.
Weddings are long days with many guests, so we note size and time for each design and how to keep it safe from busy feet. For the most detailed work see big rangoli designs and door rangoli designs.
Indian Wedding Rangoli Designs for Every Wedding Theme
Wedding rangoli designs often match the decor colours. Kalash, shehnai, doli, a pair of swans and a mandap arch are the classic symbols.
1. Twin Kalash Rangoli at the Mandap Entrance
Two kalash with coconut on either side of a lotus path. Made at the mandap gate. Hard, 2 hours, 2 metres.
2. Shehnai and Dhol Marriage Rangoli
Shehnai and dhol, the sound of an Indian wedding. Medium, 60 minutes.
3. Doli Palki Rangoli with Flower Strings
A doli with curtains and flower strings for the vidaai area. Hard, 90 minutes.
4. Swan Heart Wedding Mandala Rangoli
Two white swans make a heart shape over a mandala. Medium, 70 minutes.Haldi, Mehndi, Kelvan and Engagement Rangoli Designs
Haldi rangoli designs easy to make use yellow and green. Rangoli mehndi designs copy the paisley and net of henna patterns. In Maharashtra, a kelvan rangoli goes in front of the leaf plates at the kelvan feast before the wedding, and the same kelvan decoration rangoli can be reused for the haldi.
5. Yellow Haldi Rangoli with a Turmeric Urli
Yellow and orange only, with a real urli of haldi in the middle. It doubles as a simple haldi kunku rangoli for a ladies gathering. Easy, 30 minutes.
6. Mehndi Style Paisley and Net Rangoli
Henna patterns turned into rangoli: paisleys, nets and dots in brown on light green. Medium, 50 minutes.
7. Engagement Rangoli with Linked Rings on a Lotus
Two linked rings on a lotus with real rose petals. Medium, 40 minutes.Griha Pravesh and Vastu Rangoli Designs
Griha pravesh rangoli designs, also called gruhpravesh rangoli designs or gruhapravesam kolam in the south, go at the new door, with Laxmi charan stepping in. Vastu rangoli designs for home use a square grid and the eight directions.
8. Griha Pravesh Laxmi Charan and Kalash Rangoli
Footprints walk in from a kalash at the threshold. Entrance housewarming rangoli designs like this take 40 minutes.
9. Vastu Grid Rangoli with a Lotus Centre
Vastu shanti rangoli designs use a square grid with the centre kept for Brahma. Hard, 90 minutes.
10. Ashtadal Lotus Housewarming Rangoli
Eight petals for the eight directions, used in vastu puja. Medium, 45 minutes.Baby Shower and Baby Welcome Rangoli Designs
A baby shower rangoli brightens a godh bharai or dohale jevan, and baby rangoli designs welcome a newborn home or decorate a naming or cradle ceremony.
11. Cradle and Crescent Moon Baby Rangoli
A cradle under a moon in soft pastels, good for a baby shower or the naming ceremony. Medium, 40 minutes.
12. Tiny Baby Footprints Welcome Rangoli
Tiny baby feet walking into the house, the home welcome. Fifteen minutes.
13. Rattle and Toy Elephant Baby Rangoli
A rattle and a small elephant toy in pastels. Easy, 25 minutes.Office and Corporate Rangoli Designs
Office rangoli designs need to look clean in a lobby and be easy to sweep. Corporate rangoli designs often use the company colours, without any logo.
14. Geometric Office Star in Blue, Grey and Gold
A geometric star in cool colours suits a modern office. Medium, 50 minutes.
15. Big Diya and Ribbon Path Inauguration Rangoli
For a shop or office opening: a big diya and a ribbon path. Easy, 30 minutes.
16. Teal and Gold Shaded Lotus for Office Diwali
Shading rangoli designs with colours: each lotus petal blends from teal to white. Medium, 55 minutes.Planning Rangoli for a Marriage
Wedding rangoli designs at a marriage need to survive hundreds of guests. Draw them at the side of the entrance or inside a roped area. Start 4 to 6 hours before the baraat. For a 2 metre design, two or three people working together finish in about two hours.
| Event | Size | Colour needed |
|---|---|---|
| Mandap entrance | 1.5 to 2 m | 2 to 3 kg |
| Haldi or mehndi | 80 cm to 1 m | about 1 kg |
| Griha pravesh door | 60 cm to 1 m | 500 g to 1 kg |
| Office lobby | 80 cm to 1 m | about 1 kg |
Haldi Kunku Rangoli for Ladies Functions
A haldi kunku rangoli is made at the door when married women gather for haldi kumkum after a wedding, at Sankranti or in Navratri. The guests receive haldi, kumkum and a small gift, so the rangoli usually shows a kalash, a haldi kumkum karanda (box) or a lotus in yellow and red.
- Easy haldi kumkum rangoli: a 5 by 5 dot flower in yellow with kumkum red dots, 15 minutes.
- Haldi kumkum rangoli design for a bigger hall: a lotus with two small kalash and a border of green leaves, about 1 metre, 45 minutes.
- Colours: turmeric yellow and kumkum red are a must. Add green for leaves and white for outlines.
For more festival patterns, see Sankranti rangoli designs.
Choosing Rangoli Designs for Office Events
When you choose rangoli designs for office spaces, think about foot traffic first. A lobby corner or the area in front of the reception desk works well. Geometric stars, lotuses and diyas look professional. Keep to three or four colours that match the interior, and use a scale for straight edges so the design looks crisp. For a Diwali team contest, give each team a 1 metre square and a time limit of 90 minutes.
Tricks for Neat Shading
- Lay the light colour first, then the dark colour at the edge, and blend with a dry fingertip.
- Use a bangle or steel plate for circles and a scale for vastu grids.
- Use a comb to draw thin parallel lines in mehndi-style nets.
- Sieve white through a tea strainer for a soft pearl glow on wedding designs.
See more shading ideas on our 3D rangoli designs page.
Common questions
Which colours suit Indian wedding rangoli designs?
Maroon, red, gold, pink and green look rich and match most wedding decor. For a haldi, stay with yellow and orange. For a pastel wedding theme, use peach, mint and lilac.
What is drawn for griha pravesh rangoli designs?
A kalash, Laxmi charan stepping in, a swastik, mango leaves and a lotus. Place it at the main door so the family steps in past it.
Which rangoli is best for haldi kumkum?
A simple lotus or kalash in yellow and red is the classic rangoli for haldi kumkum. Keep it about 60 cm at the door so guests can step around it. Add a small border of green leaves and a few marigold petals for a fresh look.
How do I make baby rangoli designs?
Use soft pastel colours and simple symbols: a cradle, moon, stars, tiny footprints and toys. Keep it small, 60 to 80 cm, and away from where the baby will crawl.
Are office rangoli designs allowed in corporate lobbies?
Most offices allow them for Diwali and inaugurations. Use non-staining powder, keep the design off walking paths and sweep it dry. Avoid logos and words in the design.
How long before the wedding should the rangoli be made?
Make it the same day, 4 to 6 hours before guests arrive. Powder can smudge overnight. Flower rangoli should be made 1 to 2 hours before. For flower ideas see flower rangoli designs.
