A Pongal rangoli tells the whole harvest story in colour: the rising sun, the pongal pot, sugarcane and a decorated cow for Mattu Pongal. This 3 ft design takes about 75 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Draw a rising sun at the top and a pongal pot in the centre.
Step 2
Draw sugarcane on both sides of the pot and a small decorated cow on the right.
Step 3
Fill the sun orange and yellow, the pot red, the sugarcane purple with green leaves, and the cow white with painted blue horns.
Step 4
Add a green border with yellow flowers and outline everything in white.
Tips
- Leave the cow for last. It is the most detailed part.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Pongal kolam and Pongal rangoli?
A kolam is mostly white line work, while a rangoli fills shapes with bright colours.
