The harvest festival of Pongal which marks the beginning of the end of the winter season is considered the most auspicious among farmers and is one of the most celebrated in India. Pongal, also known as Sankranti. The four days of revelry sees every verandah of every house decorated with the traditionally famous Rangoli or 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 9 best Pongal rangoli designs.

Latest Rangoli Designs for Kite/Maghi/Pongal Festival 2022:

1. 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 the traditional white rice powder, its elaborate and intricate detailing stands out, making it a fabulous choice for a Surya kolam.

2. 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.

3. Pongal Pot Rangoli Design:

Rice which is 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.