A traditional rangoli is made of a wide array of materials such as kolam powder, gulal, fuller’s earth etc. However, if ease of procurement of the materials is desired, what better than the humble rice? Rangoli designs with rice range from semi-permanent to temporary rangolis.

Beautiful Rangoli Designs with Rice:

Stated below are some of the best rangoli patterns with rice.

This is the most ideal pattern for the entrance of the house. The gradually outward moving concentric circles symbolize the positive vibe emanating from the home itself. The empty spaces between the concentric circles have been filled with warm and cool colours alternately. The rims and the spaces between them have been intricately designed to have miniature patterns. On the outer semi-circle, smaller circles have been placed which give the Rangoli design a directional feature.

This is an example of a floral rangoli pattern. The design has been created exclusively for the occasion of Diwali. A double-layered thick petal is entirely filled with coloured rice mainly blue and violet. On top of this, simple design has been presented. The center contains the symbol, Om. This design is ideally suited for the center of a room.

This floral design implements coloured rice and husks. With a central Diya, the charm of the design is bolstered by using small cut mirrors and pearls.

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This is perhaps the most simplistic design of a rangoli with rice in terms of decoration. However, the design itself is quite intricate. This design is popular by the name of Alpana. It is most popular in West Bengal and is entirely made with the help of rice powder. Essentially a floral pattern, the feet in the center of the pattern symbolizes the feet of goddess Lakshmi as Alpana is mostly popular during Lakshmi puja in West Bengal. This type of rangoli with rice is a symbol of purity and austerity.