During Ganesh festival, Maharashtrian homes welcome Goddess Gauri with footprints leading inside. This 2 ft Gauri Ganpati rangoli has a lotus and kalash with Gauri’s footprints walking towards them. It takes about 40 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a lotus in the centre with a small kalash on it.
Step 2
Draw pairs of small footprints leading from the door to the lotus, toes pointing inwards.
Step 3
Fill the lotus pink, the kalash yellow with a red swastik, and the footprints red with a yellow dot.
Step 4
Add green leaves around the lotus and a white border.
Tips
- Footprints should always walk into the house.
Frequently asked questions
Why are footprints drawn for Gauri?
They welcome Goddess Gauri into the home during Gauri Avahan.
