Yugadi/Ugadi/Gudi Padwa and Rangoli go hand in hand and it is an important festival for Sanatanis as it marks the beginning of the New Year for them. Most families celebrate this joyous occasion by making Rangolis both inside and outside their homes. Here are some Rangoli ideas for you that you can try on Gudi Padwa/Yugadi/Ugadi.

As per mythology, one day, the son of the priest died all of a sudden. The priest was grief-stricken and everyone in the kingdom was sad. The entire kingdom prayed to Lord Brahma to bring the child back to life. The prayers of the people moved Brahma, the creator of the universe. He then asked the priest to paint a picture of his son on the floor, which the priest did. Lord Brahma then gave life to that painting and the boy came to life. Everyone thanked Lord Brahma, and since then the tradition of making Rangolis started. Rangoli marks the essence of creation and new beginnings in this context, making it an important part of our Gudi Padwa/Yugadi/Ugadi celebrations.

All traditional, free-hand, and flower Rangoli designs are quite popular and can be made in no time. Most people make flower Rangoli especially inside the house in the Puja and living rooms during festivals. Traditional Rangoli are done with three to four fingers to form a pattern. They are very intricate and geometric designs and look beautiful and lovely.