Diwali colouring pages
The five days of Diwali as five short episodes, from the churning of the ocean to Rama's return to Ayodhya. Read each story aloud, then colour the page and print it for free.
Episodes
The five days of Diwali, in order
EP 1Churning the oceanDay 1 · Dhanteras · 1 min read
EP 2Krishna and Satyabhama defeat NarakasuraDay 2 · Naraka Chaturdashi · 1 min read
EP 3Rama, Sita and Lakshmana come homeDay 3 · Lakshmi Puja · 1 min read
EP 4Krishna lifts Govardhan hillDay 4 · Govardhan Puja · 1 min read
EP 5Yamuna welcomes her brother YamaDay 5 · Bhai Dooj · 1 min read
More Diwali colouring sheets
Rangoli, diyas, lanterns and sweets — from easy to detailed.
Lotus rangoli mandala
Ages 8+ · detailed · A4
Grand diya with marigolds
Ages 6+ · A4
Akash kandil and fireworks
Ages 6+ · A4
Happy Diwali toran
Ages 5+ · A4
Diwali mithai thali
Ages 4+ · A4
Doorway of lights
Ages 7+ · detailed · A4
Turn it into a Diwali story starring your child
The Little Diwali Diya is a 9-page colouring storybook. Your child makes a diya, helps with the rangoli and lights up the street — with their name on the cover and every page.
Free · English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali
Why we celebrate Diwali
Diwali is the festival of lights. Families light diyas, draw rangoli, wear new clothes and share sweets. Different parts of India remember different stories: Rama coming home to Ayodhya in the north, Krishna’s victory over Narakasura in the south, and Goddess Lakshmi bringing good fortune to every home. Diwali falls on Amavasya, the darkest night of the month — which is why every home fills with light. New to the festival? Read our Diwali for kids guide.
How to use these sheets
- Print on A4 paper at 100% size. Thick lines suit crayons and sketch pens.
- Ages 3–5: the diyas, the toran and the mithai thali. Ages 6–10: the five-day story sheets and the mandala.
- Teachers: print one day per child and build a class Diwali story wall.
Questions
Are these Diwali colouring pages free?
Yes. All eleven sheets are free to print and colour at home or in class, with no sign-up.
What are the five days of Diwali?
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja (the main day of Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Each day has its own story, and each has its own colouring sheet on this page.
When is Diwali in 2026?
The main day of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Can I print them in A4, or save them as a PDF?
Yes. Every sheet prints on one A4 page. In the print window, choose your printer, or choose Save as PDF to keep a copy. Thick lines work well with crayons and sketch pens.
Can I get a Diwali story in Hindi or another Indian language?
Yes. The personalised Diwali storybook, The Little Diwali Diya, comes in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam and Bengali.