7 Flowers to Make an Extraordinary Rangoli

The beauty of any Hindu festival lies in its preparations and decorations. And when it comes to the festival of lights, rangoli is the finest piece of art that gives a stunning visual treat. Customarily, rangolis are prepared with colour powders. However, you can always make use of other items, such as flowers, to embellish your rangoli. Why you may ask? Well, flowers are beautiful, fragrant and most importantly, eco-friendly. That is why we have compiled the list of 7 beautiful flowers for rangoli that will not only decorate your floor but also spread a nice fragrance.

Daisy

Daisy

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Vibrantly decorate your Rangoli bit by bit with desirable daisies. Daisies are radiant and joyful flowers that are quite admiring. Each of its white petals is nearly symmetrical which will assist you to make a symmetrical Rangoli. Also, since the flower comes in many different colours, you can easily create an attractive and colorful Rangoli. Daisies indeed stand out as one of the best choices for Rangoli flowers, owing to their versatility and cheerfulness. 

Roses

Roses

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Everyone’s all-time favourite flower for Diwali puja and rangoli is the rose. The queen of flowers never fails to charm everyone with its beauty which makes it a must-have for all kinds of rangolis. So, whether you are following a circular, square or triangular pattern, do it elegantly with differently-coloured roses. You may also add diyas to make it look more spectacular.

Jasmine

Jasmine

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Jasmine is a stunning scented flowering shrub that is not only used in essential oils, hair oils, soaps and perfumes but they are also quite famous as Diwali Rangoli flowers. They are primarily used to fill the centre or decorate the borders of a Rangoli. To make the most of this flower, utilize them in a water Rangoli and feel its wonderful fragrance lift up the whole atmosphere instantly.

Gerberas

Gerbera

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Gerberas can not only light up the garden but also your Diwali rangoli. Bright, bold and large in size, Gerberas are guaranteed to add a splash of cheerfulness and colour. So, use them wholly to prepare an awestruck rangoli design and garden everyone’s praise.

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums

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Chrysanthemums are available in almost every colour imaginable. Besides, with flowers all bushy and their petals spaced equally, you can prepare any rangoli design you want with perfection. So, this Diwali, exude joy, happiness and optimism, with Chrysanthemums as a part of your flowers for rangoli.

Peonies

Peonies

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Outrageously beautiful and breathtaking, you can prepare innovative and multi-coloured rangolis with peonies as well. After all, they are such wonderful and gorgeous flowers that mix well with other flowers.

Marigold

Marigold

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It’s not possible to talk about Diwali and not Marigold. Any rangoli is incomplete without marigold, the queen of flowers. Not only this, marigold flowers are an inseparable part of Diwali decoration be it rangoli or hanging strings of flowers.

So, get your hands on these alluring flowers for rangoli and usher in the floral vibrancy to beautify your home this festival of lights.

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