The harvest festival of Pongal, which marks the beginning of the end of the winter season is considered the most auspicious among farmers. It is one of the most celebrated in India.  Pongal, also known as Sankranti. The four days of revelry see the verandah of every house decorated with the traditionally famous Rangoli, Kolam, or Muggulu. Generally done in white rice powder or paste, the various Pongal rangoli designs are made from different coloured powders and bring life to the festive season. To make this Pongal even more delightful, we bring you the 10+ best Pongal rangoli designs.

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1. Traditional Pongal Rangoli:

2. Happy Pongal Rangoli:

3. Traditional Cow Rangoli for Pongal:

4. Surya Kolam:

On the joyous occasion of Sankranti, farmers invoke the blessings of Lord Surya, the Sun God and give Him thanks for yet another fruitful harvest. Many Pongal Rangoli themes are designed around the sun, depicting Lord Surya’s personality like the one below. Made from traditional white rice powder, its elaborate and intricate detailing stands out, making it a fabulous choice for a Surya kolam.

5. Flower Rangoli Design for Sankranti:

Flowers bring beauty to any festival or celebration and make the occasion even more colourful. It is incredibly captivating when used in Rangoli designs. This florid pattern is made with the petals of several different flowers and rounded off with little diyas at the circle’s outer border. A red rose, the queen of all roses, sits nestled in the centre to complete this unique design.

6. Pongal Pot Rangoli Design:

Rice, the cornerstone of this harvest festival, is hugely significant for the farmers. This design showcasing five colourful pots brimming with rice is right to the meaning of Pongal, which means the boiling over of milk and rice and the tulip flowers in between serving as a reminder of the flowering spring to come.

7. Chuzhi Kolam Rangoli:

A typical Sankranti rangoli design is the Chuzhi Kolam formed by making twisted chains and interlinking one loop to create a beautiful and meaningful design. It would look astounding at the door of one’s house or the main entrance.

8. Mattu Pongal Kolam:

The Rangoli pattern depicted here is symbolic of the third day of the festival known as Mattu Pongal, where farm animals like the cow and other cattle are worshipped in addition to the sun and other crops of harvest like sugarcane.  It is a colourful display of all the essential aspects of the festival of Pongal.

9. Freehand Flower Rangoli Designs for Sankranti:

This freehand flower design is impeccably done in pastel shades, with white outlining the borders.  The warm undertones give it a freshness of beauty, making it an alluring design for the festive occasion of Pongal.

10. Traditional Mandala Kolam:

The remarkable skill and silent yet profound expression of Tamil Nadu’s women are showcased in this traditional geometric pattern known as the ‘mandala’.  Made from fresh yellow and dried marigolds and other flower petals, the design is exquisite and not short of a showstopper.

11. Pongal Rangoli Designs:

This colossal masterpiece would be in the running if there were a competition. The outer circles are elaborately done in white rice powder and paste together with other coloured powders. In contrast, the innermost loop is infused with flowers and flower petals giving the entire design an imposing yet sublime look.

12. Sun-Inspired Rangoli Design:

This design is another classic example of the sun and a tribute to the Sun god Surya. It is an artistic piece of work done entirely with flower petals. The sun’s rays are in two yellow shades and set against a perfect backdrop of white petals with a blue-petaled chakra encircling the rays. The red roses on the outer yellow section of the circumference surrounding the burning Diyas complete the look.

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