Top 10 Simple, Easy and Latest Rangoli Kolam Designs

Rangoli is one the oldest traditional forms of art in India. Since ancient times we can see this art of Rangoli. Nowadays this fort of art has become so popular that we crave to make rangoli in almost every festival, whether it’s puja or Diwali or Karva Chauth, we decorate our homes with the beauty of Rangoli. Generally colours, flower petals, candles, coloured rice are used to make this. Generation after generation people are doing this to decorate their homes and keep this traditional art form alive. Rangoli in many regions is also known as Kolam. People often get confused between Rangoli and Mandala but both are not exactly the same. Mandala is actually one type of Rangoli.The word Rangoli is basically derived from the Sanskrit word “Rangavalli, which means colour.

Let’s talk about some of the very popular, amazing looking Rangoli designs.

1. Flower Petals: Generally we use Colours to make the Rangoli but nowadays making rangoli designs using the flower petals is becoming very popular. Because this design looks very unique and the use of petals make it look very lively and colourful too. In the below given image we can see how beautiful and bright this flower petal rangoli design looks. This design has been made using marigolds, rose petals and Rajnigandha. The combination of the yellow, orange and red flowers bring the brightness to the design and the white flowers enhance the contrasts of these colours. And the murti of Lord Ganesha in between the design makes it look so mesmerising.

2. Circle Pattern: One of the most common styles is this Circle Pattern. It can be made in any event and instantly changes the look of the decoration. Like in this image you can see a woman making this colourful circular rangoli using colours. The best thing about this design is you can make it by using any materials like coloured rice or flowers or coloured sands etc. And in every form it will bring the same royal look. As we can see this lady has used yellow, green, blue, red, white and orange colours to make this beautiful design.

3. Diya Pattern: This is one of the most beautiful designs of Rangoli as we use candles or Diyas to decorate it. We can even use scented candles in it, then it will create a wonderful fragrance along with the brightness of lights and colourfulness of the design. Like in this image we can see this design has been made using both colours and petals and that’s something so gorgeous. The candle is surrounded with colours and the design has been decorated more using garlands and petals. The candles give an extra charm to its beauty.

4. Circle Flower: Another trendy simplest design that comes into our mind is the Circle Flower. It’s easy to make but looks amazing after it is done. It is generally perfect for any occasions. It just needs some colours and petals. In this image we can see how beautiful the design looks and the in between green coloured leaves brightens the texture of the design. Even the white petals in between the design enhances the beauty of this design.

5. Peacock Design: One of the most famous rangoli designs is the peacock style. In this pattern generally the rangoli is given a shape of the peacock. The feathers and the neck of the peacock enhances the beauty of the design. In the below mentioned image we can see how wonderful the peacock looks and it is made like a border to the entire design and that’s something amazing. So you can well understand how trendy the rangoli designs are.

6. Border Design: Generally rangoli designs are also used to decorate the doorsteps and for that nothing can beat this border design, as it covers the area well and gives the guests a warm welcome. From the design of this image we can assume that this design was made in Pongal and how lovingly it is decorated.

7. Floral Design: One of the simplest rangoli styles is the Floral Design. Generally in this Rangoli the design is given a shape of a flower and then it is covered using colours. And in this pattern we can make as many flower shaped designs as we want. Like in this below given image we can see that the outer border is given a shape of a flower and then the inside layer is also decorated within another floral design.

8. Mandala Tilt: Mandala is a special fort of art which is used to make symbolic designs. Generally it looks circular and is believed to depict the realms of the artist. Mostly it looks extremely bright and colourful ,like in this image also we can see how bright it is. The combination of blue, green and yellow colour makes it look this much bright.

9. Alpana Design: It is a very popular Indian subcontinental form of art. In any Hindu pujas or festivals we can often see this design. Generally paste of rice and flour are used to make these designs and one makes it with hands. It is actually derived from a Sanskrit word “Alimpana”, which means plaster. Different Bengali colourful motifs are applied in this art and yes mostly it is white in colour but sometimes a variety of colours are also applied to decorate this more well.

10. Simple Design: Generally these designs are for the simplicity lovers as they contain very simple and less complex designs and they are always easy to make even. During Diwali or any functions or inauguration ceremonies these types of designs are made. If you go through this image you can easily remember that you have seen this type of design in any of your attended functions. Yes it is this much common and popular.

We all need colours in our life. Colours add happiness to our life and Rangoli plays an important part in our life. These are the lists of some famous designs but apart from that there are a variety of designs which are not less popular like the Ganesha Design or Kalash Design etc.