What is Rangoli Theme Picker?
Every rangoli competition has the same argument: who chooses the theme? Let the screen do it. Tap Deal and every competitor gets the same brief — a theme, a palette of four named colours shown as real swatches, and one twist (a size limit or a material rule) — then the round timer keeps it fair.
When time is up, score each rangoli on the judging card: creativity, symmetry, colour and finish, out of five each. Highest total wins the round.
20 rangoli competition ideas
Prefer the theme in words rather than a deal? Twenty briefs that work at every skill level — pick one, or let the picker above decide for the whole group:
- A peacock with its tail fanned out in blues and greens
- A straight row of seven lit diyas with orange flames
- A lotus mandala opening from a golden centre
- A geometric kolam of interlocking diamonds in rice-flour white
- A floral border framing the doorstep
- Ganesha in profile with a marigold garland
- A swirling circle of festive lamps
- Swastik with shubh-labh on either side of the entrance
- A butterfly garden with mirrored wings
- The rising sun with rays in alternating colours
- A paisley (mango) motif repeated in a circle
- A village scene with huts and lamps in the windows
- Musical instruments — a veena, tabla and flute
- A "Shubh Deepavali" greeting lettered in petals
- Fish swimming in a circular pond of blue powder
- A chakra wheel with twelve spokes in rainbow order
- Overlapping circles forming a flower-of-life grid
- A tree of life with lamps hanging from its branches
- An elephant decorated for a procession
- A crescent moon and stars for the amavasya night
Pair the round with the Tambola caller for a full festive evening — the running order is on the Diwali games page.
Game setup
How to play Rangoli Theme Picker
- Gather the competitors and agree the time limit (20–30 minutes works well).
- Tap Deal — everyone works to the same theme, palette and twist.
- Start the round timer and let the designs take shape.
- When the timer ends, walk the entries and score each on the judging card.
- Add up the four criteria — the highest total takes the round.
How many players?
Rangoli Theme Picker works with 2+ players and a typical round takes about 15–45 min. Recommended age: All ages.
Best occasions
Variations
Tips
- For flower-petal rangoli, deal until you get the petals-only twist — or agree materials beforehand and just use the theme and palette.
- Big group? Split into pairs; two hands make a one-foot rangoli in twenty minutes.
- Photograph every entry before judging — the overhead shot settles symmetry debates.
Rangoli Theme Picker FAQ
What are good rangoli competition themes?
The picker deals from classic competition themes: peacock, row of diyas, lotus mandala, geometric kolam, floral border, Ganesha, festive lamps and free-form — plus 20 written ideas further down this page.
How is a rangoli competition judged?
The standard four criteria are creativity, symmetry, colour use and finish. The judging card on this page scores each out of five for a fair total out of twenty.
How long should a round be?
Twenty to thirty minutes for a one-foot design; forty-five for detailed mandalas. The built-in timer counts it down visibly.
Is Rangoli Theme Picker free?
Yes — 100% free with no account required.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, it is designed for phones first and works on tablets, laptops and TVs.