The four-day festival of Pongal, celebrated mostly in the southern states of India, is starting on Friday. Pongal, corresponding with Makar Sankranti, is celebrated in the month of January after harvesting crops like rice, turmeric, sugarcane, etc.

Pongal is a celebration of a golden harvest where farmers across express their gratitude to the Sun and Lord Indra. On the occasion of Pongal, people clean their homes and make ‘Kolams’ or rangolis to celebrate the festival. Rangolis or Kolam are made as some people believe they bring luck to the house.

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This Pongal, try out these Rangoli designs to brighten up the festive season at your homes:

1. Kolam: The most simple yet the most striking Rangoli design you can opt for is Kolam. The designs of Kolam are mostly made with rice flour, chalk, chalk powder, or rock powder and are highly popular in South Indian states. One can find Kolams outside almost everyone’s homes in Tamil Nadu and other states. For Kolams, one can always go for classic designs or try new elements. 

2. Floral Rangoli: When nothing goes right, flowers make it right. Going for flowers rangoli are most easy yet the most creative and soothing. Pick different, vibrant flowers to make a minimal rangoli. 

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You can try adding different centric layers or opt for a single or double circle for Rangoli and you are good to go. 

3. Classic Rangoli: One can never be tired of these, Classic Rangolis, with an old-world charm, are always the best option to have. Pick whatever design you want to make, and them with different and vibrant colours. 

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Which of the above-mentioned designs are you choosing for Pongal this time?