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Diwali Coloring Pages

by Leanne Guenther
Last Updated: November 2, 2026

Welcome to my Diwali coloring pages section.

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, and for five days little clay lamps glow in windows, on rooftops and along doorsteps. Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all celebrate it, and the date changes every year, landing somewhere in October or November. Homes get cleaned from top to bottom first, because Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune, is said to visit the tidiest ones.

Rama and Sita Come Home

coloring page of Rama with a bow and Sita with a long braid walking hand in hand between villagers holding clay lamps

Rama and Sita come home

Rama was a prince of the city of Ayodhya, and for fourteen years he lived far away in the forest with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Near the end of that time a demon king named Ravana carried Sita off, and Rama had to bring her back. He did it with the help of Hanuman, a brave monkey who could leap across the sea, and Hanuman's friends.

Back in Ayodhya, the people had been counting the days until the prince came home. The night he was due to arrive was a moonless one, so every family set out little clay lamps along their windowsills, rooftops and doorsteps to light his way. By the time Rama and Sita walked into the city, it was glowing like someone had scattered a sky full of stars over the streets.

Not everyone tells Diwali's story this way. In some parts of India the festival is about other stories, and Sikhs and Jains have their own reasons for celebrating, but the lamps are the same everywhere.

coloring page of a street of arched doorways and rooftops lined with small clay lamps and strings of flags

Ayodhya lit with lamps

detailed coloring page of Rama carrying a bow and Sita in a sari with a long braid, with villagers holding lamps behind them

Rama and Sita, detailed

graphic art coloring page of Rama and Sita with a diya

Rama and Sita, graphic art

Diyas

A diya is a small clay lamp, filled with oil and fitted with a cotton wick. At Diwali they go everywhere: on windowsills, along rooftop edges, up the steps and beside the front door.

Diya

Diya with a cute face

coloring page of a smiling boy setting a small clay lamp with a flame on a windowsill beside an arched window

Boy with a diya in the window

coloring page of a smiling boy holding a clay lamp with a flame beside an arched window

Lighting a diya

Rangoli

Rangoli flower

At Diwali the doorstep gets the best decoration in the house. Families sprinkle coloured powder, rice flour or flower petals into flower patterns, to welcome visitors and, some say, Lakshmi herself...

Rangoli coloring pages

coloring page of a smiling child kneeling beside a doorstep and pouring powder from a small bowl to make a flower pattern

Making a rangoli

coloring page of a boy kneeling on a doorstep drawing a petal pattern in powder with a stick, a small bowl beside him

Drawing a rangoli

detailed coloring page of a rangoli mandala with a layered flower in the centre, a lotus bud and leaves

Rangoli flowers

Lakshmi and Ganesha

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the goddess of good fortune, and Diwali night belongs to her. She's usually shown sitting on a lotus flower with coins falling from her open hand. Families clean their homes and light lamps so she'll feel welcome.

Lakshmi on a lotus

coloring page of Lakshmi in a sari and tall crown, sitting on a large lotus among lily pads with coins falling from her open hand

Lakshmi and her coins

Ganesha

Ganesha (Hindu)

Ganesha is the one people call on before starting anything important, because he's the remover of obstacles. On Diwali night many families pray to Lakshmi and Ganesha together, with Ganesha clearing the way and Lakshmi bringing good fortune. Some businesses even open a fresh set of account books on Diwali with a blessing from both.

Sweets and Family

A box of sweets is the classic Diwali gift. Families share them with relatives, friends and neighbours, and visiting someone's home on Diwali usually means being handed a plate.

coloring page of a lit clay lamp, a lotus flower and three sweets on a footed plate

Sweets and a lamp

coloring page of a smiling boy peeking over a plate of sweets beside a clay lamp with a flame

Boy with sweets and a diya

coloring page of a smiling family of a mother, father, boy and girl sitting on a rug sharing a plate of sweets, with a clay lamp beside them

Family sharing sweets

coloring page of Diwali sweets, bowls of nuts and spices drawn as separate small pictures

Fireworks

Once the lamps are lit, the sky joins in. Families set off sparklers and fireworks, the whole neighbourhood heads outside to watch, and then everyone goes back in for more sweets.

Fireworks

Watching fireworks

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Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
Mythology: From Greek gods to Aztec legends, I’m fascinated by the stories that have shaped cultures.
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too. Happy coloring!