Dasara (Dussehra) celebrates the victory of good over evil and the power of Goddess Durga. This 2.5 ft Dasara rangoli shows Durga’s eyes with a trishul (trident) and a marigold-coloured border. It takes about 45 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a large circle and Durga’s two eyes with a third eye on the forehead.
Step 2
Draw a trishul (trident) standing below the eyes.
Step 3
Fill the face area red with maroon shading, the eyes white with black pupils and black eyeliner, and the trishul yellow.
Step 4
Add an orange and yellow border like marigolds and a white outline.
Tips
- The eyes are the focus. Draw them carefully with a rangoli pen.
Frequently asked questions
What rangoli is drawn on Dasara?
Durga’s face or eyes, a trishul, a bow and arrow for Ram, or Apta leaves.
