For the occasion of Dhanteras, a 'Shubh Dhanteras' (auspicious Dhanteras) rangoli design can be an excellent choice to enhance the beauty of your entryway. You can use marigold petals to create the border, which adds a 3D effect to the rangoli. The design features eight points where you can place *diyas* (earthen lamps); the light from these lamps makes the colors appear even more vibrant.

If you have ample space in front of your home, this design is a great option for Dhanteras. The colors are used in a beautiful way, making the overall look highly attractive. To give the design a raised, textured appearance, you can mix a small amount of fine sand into your rangoli powders.

Symbols like the lotus flower, the elephant, and the *swastika* are considered very dear to Goddess Lakshmi, making them perfect for Dhanteras. You can create this design in your courtyard or at your doorstep. While this *mandala*-style pattern is quite simple to create, it is best to sketch it out with chalk first—rather than drawing directly with the rangoli powder—to ensure clean, precise lines before filling it with color.

You could also opt for a rangoli design featuring lotus flowers and the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi—a motif that symbolizes the arrival of the Goddess into your home from all directions. This design can be crafted using rangoli powders, flower petals, or a combination of both. Since the beauty of this design lies in the lotus motifs, ensure that the colors are filled in neatly and with fine detail.

A peacock-themed rangoli is a popular choice for the Diwali season. This design works particularly well if you have white tiles in your courtyard or near your entrance, as the vibrant colors of the peacock stand out beautifully against a white surface. To create this, draw a peacock figure in the center and surround it with a mandala-style pattern featuring pink lotus flowers and green leaves.

You have likely seen images of Goddess Lakshmi holding a *kalash* (pot) filled with gold coins. This rangoli design is inspired by that imagery. It features a *kalash* at the center, adorned with circular shapes representing gold coins. You can create this design at your doorway during Dhanteras; it will look as though Goddess Lakshmi herself has placed a golden *kalash* at your threshold.

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