15 Diwali Rangoli Designs 2026: Simple, Small and Big (With Steps)
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Fifteen Diwali rangoli designs for 2026, grouped from small and simple to big and unique. Every design shows its time, level and size, with a link to full step-by-step instructions.
These Diwali rangoli designs cover every doorstep and every skill level, from a 15-minute design with four diyas to a 4 ft courtyard rangoli. Rangoli is drawn at the entrance during Diwali to welcome guests and Goddess Lakshmi, and many families draw a fresh one on each day of the festival.
We have grouped the 15 designs by size and difficulty. The table below compares them at a glance, and every design links to its own page with step-by-step instructions, the colours used and a list of what you need.
All 15 designs at a glance
Small and simple Diwali rangoli
Quick Diwali rangoli designs for beginners, kids and small doorsteps.
1. Simple Diwali Rangoli with Diyas (Easy, 15 Minutes)
A simple 1.5 ft Diwali rangoli with four diyas around a flower centre. It takes about 15 minutes and is perfect for beginners.
Time: 15 min · Level: Easy · Size: 1.5 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: red, yellow, orange, green, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Simple Diwali Rangoli with Diyas (Easy, 15 Minutes) →
2. Small Diwali Rangoli with 7×4 Dots (Step by Step)
A small 1 ft dot rangoli on a 7×4 grid. Join the dots into a flower and fill it in about 20 minutes.
Time: 20 min · Level: Beginner · Size: 1 ft · Dots: 7×4
Best for: Daily · Colours: pink, yellow, green, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Small Diwali Rangoli with 7×4 Dots (Step by Step) →
3. Simple Dot Rangoli for Diwali with 7×1 Dots
The easiest dot rangoli: a 7×1 dot star with a diya in the middle. Great for kids and first-timers.
Time: 15 min · Level: Beginner · Size: 1 ft · Dots: 7×1
Best for: Daily · Colours: yellow, orange, red, blue, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Simple Dot Rangoli for Diwali with 7×1 Dots →
4. Diwali Rangoli for Door Entrance (Doorstep Design)
A long, narrow rangoli that fits in front of a main door, with flowers and diyas in a border pattern.
Time: 25 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2.5 ft × 1 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: red, yellow, green, white, orange
See the step-by-step instructions for Diwali Rangoli for Door Entrance (Doorstep Design) →
5. Diwali Muggulu with 9×5 Dots (Easy)
An easy Deepavali muggulu on a 9×5 dot grid with four diyas in a looping pattern. About 25 minutes.
Time: 25 min · Level: Easy · Size: 1.5 ft · Dots: 9×5
Best for: Daily, Door Entrance · Colours: white, orange, yellow, pink
See the step-by-step instructions for Diwali Muggulu with 9×5 Dots (Easy) →
Diya, flower and lotus rangoli
The classic Diwali motifs, in medium sizes that fit most entrances.
6. Diya Rangoli Design for Diwali (Ring of 8 Diyas)
A 2 ft round rangoli with eight painted diyas around a glowing centre. Easy and ready in about 30 minutes.
Time: 30 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2 ft
Best for: Pooja · Colours: yellow, orange, red, purple, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Diya Rangoli Design for Diwali (Ring of 8 Diyas) →
7. Diwali Flower Rangoli with Marigold and Rose Petals
A 2 ft rangoli made from real marigold, rose and white flowers with mango leaves. No colour powder needed.
Time: 30 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2 ft
Best for: Door Entrance, Pooja · Colours: orange, yellow, red, white, green
See the step-by-step instructions for Diwali Flower Rangoli with Marigold and Rose Petals →
8. Lotus Rangoli for Diwali (Easy Lotus Flower Design)
A 2 ft lotus flower rangoli with leaves and water ripples. Easy level and ready in about 35 minutes.
Time: 35 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2 ft
Best for: Pooja · Colours: pink, magenta, green, sky blue, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Lotus Rangoli for Diwali (Easy Lotus Flower Design) →
9. Happy Diwali Rangoli with Text (Easy Lettering)
A 2.5 ft rangoli with “Happy Diwali” lettering between two diyas, with tips for writing neat letters in powder.
Time: 40 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2.5 ft × 1.5 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: maroon, yellow, orange, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Happy Diwali Rangoli with Text (Easy Lettering) →
Rangoli for the five days of Diwali
Special designs for Vasu Baras, Dhanteras and Lakshmi Pooja.
10. Vasu Baras: Vasu Baras Rangoli: Cow and Calf Design
A 2 ft rangoli of a cow and calf for Vasu Baras, the first day of Diwali in Maharashtra.
Time: 45 min · Level: Medium · Size: 2 ft
Best for: Door Entrance, Pooja · Colours: white, brown, red, yellow, green
See the step-by-step instructions for Vasu Baras Rangoli: Cow and Calf Design →
11. Dhanteras: Dhanteras Rangoli with Kalash and Coins
A 2 ft Dhanteras rangoli with a kalash overflowing with gold coins. Easy and ready in about 30 minutes.
Time: 30 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2 ft
Best for: Pooja · Colours: gold, yellow, red, green, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Dhanteras Rangoli with Kalash and Coins →
12. Lakshmi Pooja: Lakshmi Pooja Rangoli with Laxmi Feet (Charan)
A rangoli of Goddess Lakshmi’s footprints walking into the home, with a small kalash rangoli at the pooja place.
Time: 25 min · Level: Easy · Size: 2 ft (plus footprints)
Best for: Door Entrance, Pooja · Colours: red, yellow, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Lakshmi Pooja Rangoli with Laxmi Feet (Charan) →
Big and unique Diwali rangoli
Show-stopper Diwali rangoli designs for courtyards, offices and rangoli competitions.
13. Peacock Rangoli Design for Diwali (Easy Steps)
A 2.5 ft peacock rangoli with a fanned tail of feather eyes. Medium level and ready in about 45 minutes.
Time: 45 min · Level: Medium · Size: 2.5 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: blue, dark green, sky blue, yellow, orange, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Peacock Rangoli Design for Diwali (Easy Steps) →
14. Unique Diwali Rangoli: Lotus Mandala Design
A big 3 ft mandala rangoli with a lotus centre and five rings of patterns. A showpiece design for experienced hands.
Time: 1 hr 30 min · Level: Hard · Size: 3 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: magenta, pink, orange, yellow, teal, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Unique Diwali Rangoli: Lotus Mandala Design →
15. Big Rangoli Design for Diwali (4 ft Courtyard Design)
A big 4 ft square rangoli for courtyards and society lobbies, built from simple repeated shapes so it stays easy.
Time: 2 hr · Level: Medium · Size: 4 ft
Best for: Door Entrance · Colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white
See the step-by-step instructions for Big Rangoli Design for Diwali (4 ft Courtyard Design) →
How to choose Diwali rangoli designs for your home
Start with the space you have. A 1 to 1.5 ft design fits a flat entrance or balcony, a 2 to 2.5 ft design suits most house doorsteps, and a 3 to 4 ft design needs a courtyard, lobby or office entrance.
Next, think about time. The small designs on this list take 15 to 25 minutes, the medium ones 25 to 50 minutes, and the big designs one and a half to two hours. If you are drawing on the morning of Lakshmi Pooja, pick something you can finish well before the pooja.
Finally, match the motif to the day: diyas and the lotus for Lakshmi Pooja, a kalash and coins for Dhanteras, and a cow and calf for Vasu Baras.
Tips
- Draw your rangoli on the morning of Dhanteras or Lakshmi Pooja so it stays fresh for the evening.
- Sweep and lightly dampen the floor first. The colours will stay sharp for longer.
- Place real diyas around the finished rangoli after sunset. They make even a small design glow.
- Short on time? Pick one of the small Diwali rangoli designs in the first group. They take 15 to 25 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which rangoli is best for Diwali?
Diya, lotus, flower and peacock rangoli are the most popular for Diwali. Diyas stand for light, and the lotus is linked with Goddess Lakshmi, so a diya or lotus design is a good choice for Lakshmi Pooja.
Which Diwali rangoli designs are easiest for beginners?
Start with the Simple Diwali Rangoli with Diyas or the Small Diwali Rangoli with 7×4 Dots. Both are small and take around 15 to 20 minutes.
On which day should I make a rangoli for Diwali?
Many families draw a fresh rangoli on every day of Diwali, from Vasu Baras and Dhanteras to Lakshmi Pooja and Bhai Dooj. If you only make one, draw it on the morning of Lakshmi Pooja.
What colours are used in Diwali rangoli?
Red, yellow, orange and white are the most common Diwali colours, often with green for leaves and pink or purple for flowers. Each design on this list shows the colours it uses.
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