Makar Sankranti 2020 Rangoli Designs Images: Add colour to your festivities with these rangoli designs

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020 Images: A new year has begun and with that has arrived a long line of festivals. Closely following the New year is Makar Sankranti. The day, which will be celebrated on January 15 this year, is known by different names in different places.It is celebrated as Bihu in Assam, Makar Sankranti in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and the neighbouring regions, Sukarat in central India and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The day is marked by festivities and gathering by friends and families. Several delicacies are prepared and houses are cleaned and adorned with rangolis. As we celebrate the festival today, here are some pictures of people designing rangolis outside their homes.  (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: Makar Sankranti is considered to be one of the auspicious festivals and designing rangolis form a integral part of the festival. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: There are various ways to make your rangoli look more appealing. Like shown here, you can use flower petals and even colours to brighten it. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: From elaborate to intricate, there are various rangoli designs you can choose from. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: Rangoli on a courtyard has a charm on its own. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: The day is spent cleaning the house and adults and children engaging alike to design rangolis. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: Traditionally, rangoli is prepared by a wide variety of materials like kolam powder and even powdered colour, but rice is one of the common ingredient.(Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: The imprint of rangolis mark the festival in a way few things do. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: One can also use flower petals and diyas to decorate the rangoli. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)

Makar Sankranti Rangoli Designs 2020: On Makar Sankranti, a spread of sweets like rice puddings, patishaptas are also prepared. (Express Photo by Abhisek Saha)