Rangoli is a beloved folk art with deep religious significance across India.
In Odisha, especially during Panchuka, the last five days of Holy Kartik Month, families adorn their homes with intricate rangoli designs.
Floral Rangoli
Create vibrant flower patterns using a mix of bright colours to symbolize beauty, growth, and prosperity during Panchuka.
Dot Rangoli
Simple yet elegant, dot rangoli uses a grid of dots to form intricate geometric or floral designs, showcasing precision and symmetry.
Mandala Rangoli
Intricate, circular mandala designs are often created with layers of colours, symbolizing harmony, unity, and balance.
Peacock Rangoli
Featuring the graceful peacock, this design incorporates vivid feathers and patterns to represent beauty, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
Rangoli featuring Lord Jagannath
Depict Lord Jagannath, Odisha’s revered deity, in the rangoli to invite blessings and divine protection during the festive season.
Rangoli featuring Lord Shiva
Designs with Lord Shiva, often with his trident and crescent moon, symbolize spiritual energy, transformation, and power.
Rangoli featuring Lord Ganesha
Incorporating designs with Lord Ganesha symbolizes the removal of obstacles and invites prosperity and good fortune.