Lord Ganesh is worshipped with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, so a Ganesh rangoli is a natural choice for the pooja place. This 2 ft design builds Ganpati from an “ॐ” shape inside a lotus and takes about 50 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a large “ॐ”: the curve of the ॐ becomes Ganesh’s head and trunk.
Step 2
Add two big ears on either side, a crown on top and a small modak in the trunk.
Step 3
Draw an open lotus under Ganesh as his seat.
Step 4
Fill Ganesh orange, the crown yellow with red stones, the lotus pink or red, and outline in white.
Tips
- Curve the trunk to Ganesh’s left (your right as you look at it), the most common form for home worship.
Frequently asked questions
Why draw Ganesh rangoli on Diwali?
Ganesh is worshipped first in every pooja, including Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali.
