Dhanteras starts the Diwali festival and is a day for welcoming wealth. This 2 ft Dhanteras rangoli shows a kalash overflowing with gold coins. It is easy, takes around 30 minutes, and can stay in place through to Lakshmi Pooja.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1

Draw a round-bellied kalash in the centre with a coconut and five mango leaves on top.
Step 2

Draw coins spilling out of the kalash on both sides.
Step 3

Fill the kalash red with a yellow swastik, the coconut brown or yellow, and the leaves green.
Step 4

Fill the coins gold and add a white border of dots around the design.
Tips
- A little golden glitter on the coins makes them shine under diya light.
Frequently asked questions
Which rangoli is drawn on Dhanteras?
Designs with a kalash, coins, Laxmi feet or lotus are popular because the day is about welcoming wealth.