Special Rangoli Designs For Ugadi

Ugadi is a very auspicious day in Karnataka and Andra Pradesh. Ugadi is basically a celebration of the new year for both the Kannada and Telugu communities. The new year is welcomed with much jubilation in both the states. There are many festive decorations for Ugadi. Among them, a rangoli is must for Ugadi celebrations. This because, rangoli are made for all sacred occassion according to Hindu culture. A rangoli is symbolic of festivity and auspiciousness.

Tomorrow, 11th April 2013 is Ugadi. So, you need to choose the best rangoli design for Ugadi this year. Even if you do not decorate your home, a simple rangoli specially for Ugadi can give your home a festive look. Rangoli is a very common floor art practised in India. Almost all women and girls in the family can draw out a rangoli on Ugadi. Some of them are experts in certain rangoli designs.

Ugadi decorations always remain incomplete without an artistic rangoli. The rangoli for Ugadi is usually made at two places in the house. You can either make a rangoli in front of your house or in the living room. You can even draw a rangoli in the puja room.

These are some rangoli designs specially suitable for Ugadi. Try and also share your own home decor ideas with us.

Simple Shaded Rangoli

If you are in hurry don't attempt any elaborate rangoli. This is a relatively simple rangoli design with broad white borders and a simple shading of colours.

Massive Patterned Rangoli

If you have to fill a large space like your entire porch, then you can try this patterned rangoli. It is is the same floral pattern repeated in every square. But the simple design has a massive scope.

Fine Round Rangoli Designs

This perfectly round rangoli is simple and yet it is an example of brilliant artistic skills. If you notice closely, the white lines in the rangoli are very fine. Attempt this only if you have seasoned hand at drawing fine lines or else, the aesthetics of this design will be lost.

Flower And Bells Rangoli

The pattern of this rangoli is slightly more elaborate than the previous one, but the craftsmanship is not as fine. You have to concentrate on getting the shape right, the rest will fall into place.

Mirrored Rangoli

This rangoli is extremely simple, yet looks very classic. What you can see are concentric circles filled with different colours. The borders of the circles are lined with tiny round mirrors that is usually used in bandhani work.

Intricate Kolam Rangoli

Kolam is a kind of rangoli that is popular in Tamil Nadu. It is usually done only with white rice powder. The heavy and delicate work in this rangoli is done with the white powder.

Peacock Rangoli

This rangoli is a very contemporary one . A peacock has a very colourful tail. This rangoli portrays the peacock with its feathers opened up. It is actually quite simple if you can get the sketch right.

Lotus Rangoli

This is a rangoli meant to cover large spaces, preferably your porch or balcony. The circular pattern has one highlight, the half open lotuses. You will need a lot of time and patience, but little skills to make a rangoli like this.

Floral Rangoli Or Pookalam

The floral rangoli or pookalam was traditionally used in Kerala. But it is a trend that has caught on now. This rangoli is done with shredded petals of flowers. Welcome Ugadi with the fresh fragrance of flowers.