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Easy rangoli designs - beginners

Though I have drawn all the designs myself personally I am thankful to my family for the inputs, information and help in drafting all the posts so far.  I have used the terms kolam  rangoli quite freely in all the posts. Probably there would have been differences based on classical (!) explanations in the past but today kolams can also be colourful like rangolis both in the free hand and dots type  I find that even the terms rangoli kolam and kolam rangoli are used at  present. The only area where I think kolam are different are in sikku kolam and arisi maavu kolam. Both are beautiful, challenging and can be intricate . Rangoli is muggulu in Telugu and so this post will be useful for those in search of small and simple muggulu for beginners.  This post   may have answers  kutty rangoli /kolam designs The rangoli in the image below is one of the basic designs that can be used for learning.   Form a star with two inverted triangles.   ...

9 pulli kambi kolam pinnal kolangal

This kolam uses 9 to 1 dots ner pulli.  We get a beautiful pattern at the centre with simple designs on either side.  As usual the steps shown through pictures. 

Invariably I add the position of the hand to show in which direction the kolam is progressing.
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When I share these designs on social media some say it is" rocket science, I can never do it ".  My request would be to practise.  Practice makes a (wo)man perfect. 

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Of course ,we humans with all our failings can aim at near perfection , we may not be perfectly perfect!
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For those of you who are seeing this type of rangoli designs for the first time the rules are - the lines go around the dots , lines can intersect only once 
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This kolam uses 9 dots 3 rows then 3 by 3 dots on either side
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Try this design at the vasal for Monday or Tuesday 
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I do not use it for my Vellikizhamai kolangal.

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Next kambigal kolam is with 9 to 1 dots ner pulli.  As most of these designs need steps I have shared a few for those who may need them.

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The number of lines used should be minimum or shall I say optimum to get a more beautiful kolam.
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Kolam the traditional type demands concentration, hence we can say it is similar to meditation 
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The next kolam uses 9 by 9 dots.  Using colours makes it easy to follow the steps

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Drawing sikku kolam directly with rangoli colours can be done if the quality of the colour kola podi is good.  I get them from Koradi near Nagpur.  The quality is excellent to say the least.
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The next  kolam drawn such that the side view is shown.  I have added colours for a change
The dot pattern is 9 dots, 7 dots 2 rows then 5 and 1

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The next kolam - 9 dots 4 rows then 5 dots 2 rows and the design in a couple of steps for learning the technique and method
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I do not draw this type for Friday rangoli at entrance or for festivals like Varalakshmi Pooja
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For special occasions like festivals we can decorate with free hand designs as shown.
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This kolam uses a 9 by 5 dot grid.  Quite tricky and challenging too.  However, a common kolam 

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Try this for a Pongal special kolam 
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or  for Bhogi rangoli designs with dots 
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Margazhi kolangal  or Dhanurmasam muggulu  are drawn for 30 days, sikku kolam are invariably drawn. 
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The dot pattern is 9 to 1.  Sometimes it is better to learn this designs dividing the final design into individual elements.  It is possible in most kambi kolangal .  To follow easily images with elements drawn with different colours will help us identify the steps also.

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The next design is with 9 to 1 ner pulli.  The outer patterns are commonly used.  While the central pattern can be changed

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Also called gantina rangoli (Kannada ), melikala muggulu (Telugu) these are among the best rangoli designs in the world in my opinion.  
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You get everything when you draw them - beauty, symmetry, satisfaction and pride when you complete it successfully.
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Another 9 to 1 simple and easy kolam .  See the pictures below!

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Next neli kolam step by step 
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Very easy kambi kolam for beginners
The dot pattern used in 9 by 5.  Using this dot grid a small 3 to 2 dot kambi kolam is repeated.  Observe the images for the steps
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One more simple kolam step by step 
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If you are looking for Bhogi kolam designs with dots, rangoli ideas for competition, Mattu Pongal kolam with dots or just sikku kolam designs these simple kolangal may be useful.

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