In Gujarat, Maharashtra and North India, Makar Sankranti means kite flying. This 2.5 ft Sankranti rangoli has a sun, three colourful kites with strings and a plate of til-gul laddoos. It takes about 40 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1

Draw a sun with rays in the top left.
Step 2

Draw three diamond-shaped kites flying across, with curved strings and small tails.
Step 3

Draw a round plate with small laddoos (til-gul) at the bottom.
Step 4

Fill the sun orange and yellow, the kites red, blue and pink with green tails, the laddoos brown-yellow, and outline in white.
Tips
- Make the kite strings curve so the kites look like they are flying.
Frequently asked questions
Why are kites drawn for Sankranti rangoli?
Kite flying is the main celebration of Makar Sankranti in many states.