India is a land full of colour and celebrations. This post will provide a list of simple and easy rangoli designs that are suitable for beginners and children. These can be used to decorate your home or add colour to your celebrations. Rangoli comes from the Sanskrit term rangavalli which means rows of colours.
Ancient scriptures state that rangolis are believed to keep evil spirits away and negative energy from your house. You can choose from squares, circles or pictures of fauna and flora. There are also other geometrical shapes. For kids who love colouring and drawing, it is a fun activity. These rangoli designs are easy to make.
Your child will need to have some colourful powders and stencils (optional), as well as some open space or a piece of board to make the following designs.
1. Flower and diya rangoli design
Create this rangoli design by having your child make a regular flower at the centre, then add some heart-shaped petals around the centre. Next, add a circle of round petals to the top, then add some leaf-like shapes.
Diwali is celebrated by lighting oil lamps and lanterns around the home. To enhance the beauty of this rangoli, oil lamps can be placed around it if your child wants to make it during Diwali.
2. Different flowers rangoli design
If you don’t have enough colours, your child can make a simple design such as this one. You can ask your child to trace the design on dotted papers if the design is too complicated. You can ask them to first create dots and then connect them using lines and shapes.
3. Angry Birds rangoli design
This rangoli is great for children who love Angry Birds. Next, outline the main three angry birds. After that, add their colours to the outline. Add black powder to outline stand out.
4. Emoji rangoli design
Do you want a simple but attractive rangoli design that is both elegant and beautiful? The emoji design is a great option. You can make it quickly and your child may even enjoy creating their favourite emojis. To add to your design, you can write any message or light a small lamp.
5. Mickey Mouse rangoli design
A Disney fan will always remember Mickey Mouse. It is not as hard as you might think to make a Mickey Mouse-themed rangoli. Start by making Mickey’s ears. Next, create his forehead. Encourage your child to make Mickey the Man by using specific colours.
6. Donald Duck rangolis’s’s’s design
Here’s a Donald Duck rangoli for your child if he or she loves Donald Duck. Begin by making a rough draft of the story for your child. Ask your child to help you fill in the colours so Donald can wear the shirt that suits them best. Black powder can be used to accentuate shadows and outline lines. Don’t worry if the drawing is not accurate. Have fun creating a colourful and vibrant rangoli together.
7. Dots rangoli design
While some rangoli designs may seem complicated, they are really easy to create. You will only need a piece of dotted paper to create the design. To create the perfect design, you need to be careful when connecting the dots. Although it might seem daunting at first, you will find that it becomes easier with time.
8. Christmas rangoli design
This Christmas rangoli design will help you celebrate the birth of Christ. You can create your Christmas tree, Santa Claus, snowman, jingle bells, and all things Christmassy.
9. Santa Claus rangoli design
What happens if you don’t have a chimney that Santa can use? Do not be discouraged, this Santa rangoli will help Santa find your child. Make Santa’s face with his red cap and thick white beard. To make Santa even more adorable, you can add a small red nose to his face.
10. Simple flower rangoli design
This is a pretty and colourful flower that you can make with your design. Outline the petals. Then, fill the shape with different colours. Notice the lines in the petals? You can create these lines with a fork and a small, fine-toothed brush.
11. Avengers rangoli design
This rangoli design is for avid Avengers fans. You can create the design on paper or a board. To enhance its beauty, you can decorate the symbol using colours that suit your taste and add flowers and leaf rings to it.
12. Peacock rangoli design
Peacocks are popular in many art forms and are also common in rangoli designs. It can be hard to create a peacock, so let your child start by creating this simple design. Start by designing its head. Next, create its body. The body can be filled with any design or colour you choose.
13. Simple birds rangoli design
These adorable little birds are hanging from a branch of a tree. You can first trace the drawing on a piece of paper and then let your child draw from it. To make the colouring lighter, you can mix the colour with white powder. To remove excess powder and correct errors, use a Q-tip.
14. Large peacock rangoli design
This stunning peacock design will help your child create a large yet simple rangoli. Although it may take them several attempts to get this right, the final result is well worth the effort. Your peacock will be as beautiful as can be if you add colourful flowers to its stomach, head, shoulder, and neck.
15. Rose rangoli design
To create this rangoli, start by making a simple rose at the centre. Next, add roses around the main flower. To enhance the design, you can dust the outline with white powder. Fill in the flowers with colours of your choosing.
16. Geometric rangoli design
Do you have a child who loves geometric design? This rangoli design may be a good fit for your child if so. The right combination of colours can make these quadrilaterals or curves stand out. You can outline the borders with white powder and each shape will be distinct but still part of the overall design.
17. Simple artistic rangoli design
This is an easy and elegant design your child can make. This design can be made indoors or outdoors. This rangoli design requires only two colours. To make your design stand out, accentuate the borders using a white powder once the rangoli has been completed.
18. Square rangoli design
If you’re struggling with ideas, you can always resort to a simple square that has a message or symbol in it. You can choose a colour scheme and let your child create their masterpiece using a square and the right combination of colours. You can create a variety of creative designs along the borders to keep the design from looking too boring.
19. Minion rangoli design
Do your kids love the cheerful, yellow Minions? Do you love the cheerful, yellow Minion cartoon? You can make a sketch using an erasable marker to get an idea of how your Minion cartoon rangoli might look. Then, start creating your rangoli by adding details. Your Minion is now ready to be filled in with the colours that correspond to its characters.
20. Unique diya rangoli design
Diya is a popular design for creating rangolis for Diwali. Why make it the same when you can make it unique? This diya is partially inspired by a flower. Make your diya stand out by using colour combinations.
21. Lord Ganesha rangolis’s’s’s design
Before we start any work, we seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. You can also ask for His blessings through a Ganesha-rangoli. This is a simple design that you can make with only a few colours. One for the outline, and the other for the filling.
22. Flower girl rangoli design
You can help your child create this beautiful flower girl design once they are comfortable making simple rangolis. Begin by outlining using white powder. Then fill it with the flower shapes and colours of your choice. Don’t forget to smile at the little girl.
23. Simple yet intricate rangoli design
Here’s a simple design that looks complex but is easy enough to make if your child is ready to create intricate designs. It looks both like a twig and a flower. You can fill in the outline with any colour you choose, then add a white powder to it.
24. Border rangoli design
You can introduce your child to rangoli by creating border designs. You can create this border design along walls, doors, and inside your house. You don’t have to be complicated, as simple and vibrant designs can help beautify your home.
25. Butterfly rangoli design
The butterfly rangolis can be very pretty and easy to draw. The outline of the butterflies can be created using a basic white powder. Next, add some minor details to the butterfly. The outline can be accentuated by adding white powder to it.
26. Elegant rangoli design
This simple but elegant design will welcome your guests to your home. Begin by creating this simple design with your child. Next, add the petals to the circle. Next, add layers of different shapes to the design. You can add beautiful petals to the design and colour them as your child desires.
27. Painting rangoli design
You can do anything with a rangoli. Here’s unlike painting your child can make with powder. It’s similar to painting. Pick your canvas and fill it with colours. Mix the colours using your fingers, a comb, or a fork to create a beautiful pattern.
28. Cute bird rangoli design
Your child may need to practice making this design. Once they are comfortable with simpler designs, let them try this. To create the desired shades, you can use both dark and lighter colours.
29. Simple dotted rangoli design
Children can be intimidated by freehand designs, especially when they are trying rangoli for the first time. This dotted design is easy to make and follow, so let your child try it. This leaf and flower design can enhance the beauty of your festival.
30. Kite rangoli design
People love to fly colourful kites to celebrate Makar Sankranti. To celebrate the auspicious festival, here is a kite rangoli your child can make. Draw four kites along the sides. You can fill it with any colour you choose. To indicate the moon’s flight, you can also make a sun and moon.
How can I teach my child how to draw simple rangolis?
These steps will show your child how to draw a simple, rangoli.
- To make it easy to draw, you can use paper cones.
- You can use chalk to draw your pattern on the ground.
- The cones can be used to apply the coloured powders carefully on the outline. Fill it in with the cones
- To create neat circular designs, you can also use small bowls and bangles.
What’s the history of rangoli
According to Hindu mythology,, Lopamudra was the wife of Augustya Rishi and used to make rangolis before their place of worship to invite the Gods. The five elements were green from water, blue from the sky, red fire, red earth and black from the ground. She also collected the colours she used for her rangoli. For special occasions, colourful rangolis can be used to invite guests as well as the Gods or Goddesses.
Rangolis are believed to bring luck and prosperity to your home and guests. Rangolis are a great way to inspire creativity and imagination in your child. To encourage children to decorate the house for special occasions and festivals, you might teach them simple rangoli design. With regular practice, they can make beautiful rangolis. There are many rangoli themes for children, including flowers, birds and Donald Duck. Themes can be based on special events or festivals.