Card, thali or diya plate
Cut a small rangoli from thin plastic. Dust coloured powder or glitter through it onto a card or a puja plate.
Printable for Diwali
Free rangoli stencils to print
Flower, star, lotus and sunburst rangoli, a corner design for the doorstep, a lotus, diyas and Happy Diwali lettering. Print the PDF, cut out the black, lay it on the floor and fill it with rangoli powder, coloured sand or paint. Below the pack: lotus, mandala and Ganesha designs made by the community.
The pack is 12 stencils, free with no signup, as one PDF or SVGs for Cricut. Further down are designs made by real people with Free Stencil Maker: their PDFs are free with a free account.The free Diwali rangoli pack
12 stencils. No signup, free to use, including on things you sell.
Rangoli and lotus
Flower rangoli
Star rangoli
Lotus rangoli
Sunburst rangoli
Corner rangoli
Rangoli border
Lotus
Made by the community
Rangoli stencils made by real people with Free Stencil Maker. Open one to see every layer.
Lotus Mandala Design1 layer · by nobleeagle997
Lotus Flower Stencil3 layers · by rop7
Mandala Flower Stencil1 layer · by vibrantsoul201
Ornate Floral Mandala2 layers · by goldenmaster582
Ganesha Om Symbol1 layer · by silvereagle965
Lord Ganesha Stencil1 layer · by cosmicgenius718
Ganesha Stencil1 layer · by cosmicgenius718
Pick a size for what you're making
Measure what you are decorating, then print the size that fits.
Doorstep or table
Lay the stencil flat on the floor, fill the gaps with rangoli powder using a spoon or a cone, then lift it straight up.
Big floor or wall rangoli
Print the corner rangoli four times and turn it each time to make one big square. Join two A4 sheets if you have no A3 printer.
How to use a rangoli stencil
- Pick a design and download the PDF. Print a small test first, then print at the size you need.
- Print on card (200 to 300gsm) for a stencil you can use a few times, or onto mylar for one that lasts for years.
- Cut out every black area with a sharp craft knife. Keep the thin bridges on the lettering: they hold the middles of the letters in.
- Tape the stencil flat. Fill the gaps with rangoli powder or coloured sand, or dab paint on with a sponge that is almost dry.
- Lift the stencil straight up so the powder edges stay crisp. With paint, lift while it is still a little wet.
Guides
Make your own
Upload any photo or drawing. Free Stencil Maker splits it into layers, adds bridges so nothing falls out, and gives you a printable stencil in about a minute.
Make one from your own designQuestions
Are these rangoli stencils really free?
Yes. The pack is free to download with no signup and no email: PDF to print and SVG for cutting machines. Use them on anything, including things you sell, like cards or diya plates. Just don't resell the stencil files themselves.
How do I make a rangoli with a stencil?
Sweep the floor, lay the stencil flat and weigh the corners down. Fill each gap with rangoli powder from a spoon or a paper cone and tap it level. Lift the stencil straight up, then add a second colour or a border of diyas around it.
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali is expected on 29 October 2027, with Dhanteras two days before. The exact date follows the Hindu lunar calendar, so check your local mandir or panchang. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas on the same day.
How do I use these with a Cricut or Silhouette?
Download the SVG for one design, or the ZIP with all of them. Upload it to Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio, size it, and cut from stencil vinyl or mylar. Black is the part the machine cuts out.
Can I make a big rangoli for the front door?
Yes. Print the corner rangoli at A3 four times and turn each copy a quarter turn so the corners meet in the middle. That gives you one big square rangoli about 80cm across.
What is the best material for a reusable rangoli stencil?
Mylar (stencil plastic) around 0.19mm thick. It wipes clean of powder and paint and lasts for years, so the same rangoli comes out every Diwali. Card works for one evening.