Govardhan Puja rangoli: Govardhan hill, cows, flute and feather

Rangoli for Govardhan Puja and Annakut, the day after Diwali, when Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill is remembered. The three designs show the hill ringed with diyas, two decorated cows within a lotus border, and a bansuri flute laid across a peacock feather. They are built from rice and lentils, from marigold and rose petals, or drawn as a flat chart. Type a different motif and the same three styles carry it.

• A floor rangoli at the entrance on Annakut day
• A rangoli for a temple or community hall
• A chart to copy by hand in a school class
• A reference for a rangoli competition

Frequently asked questions

What is Govardhan Puja?

It is held the day after Diwali, when Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill is remembered, and it is marked with an Annakut, a feast of food offered to the deity.

Can I make this with rice and lentils?

Yes. The rice and lentils style is a mosaic of natural grain colours on a plain floor, and you can copy it with the grains you have.

How do I copy the drawn chart?

The chart uses bold solid shapes separated by thin white lines, so each colour area can be drawn and filled by hand.

Can I ask for a different design?

Yes, type the motif you want. A new design is a request and may not match the sample.

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