Big rangoli designs are made for competitions, weddings, office lobbies and society events. This 5 ft design has a lotus centre, a ring of peacock feathers and a diya border. It takes about 3 hours for one person, or about 1 hour for a team of three.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Mark the centre and draw circles at 1, 3 and 5 ft wide with a string and chalk.
Step 2
Draw a 16-petal lotus in the centre circle and fill it pink and magenta.
Step 3
Draw 16 peacock feathers in the middle ring, each with a dark green stem and a blue, sky blue and green eye.
Step 4
Draw 16 small diyas around the outer ring, fill them orange with yellow flames, and outline everything in white.
Tips
- Split the circle into quarters and give each person one quarter.
- Buy colours in 500 g packs. A 5 ft rangoli uses much more than you expect.
Frequently asked questions
How much colour do I need for a 5 ft rangoli?
About 500 g of each main colour and 2 kg of white.
How do judges score a rangoli competition?
Usually on neatness, symmetry, colour choice, theme and originality.
