Teach Hinduism and Indian culture to children with free printable coloring pages for kids. Krishna and Ganesh pictures to print and color create religious coloring pages that are still fun. Read on for links to some of the best Hindu coloring sheets on the internet.
Free Interactive Online Hindu Coloring Pages
Mandalas are concentric diagrams with deep spiritual and ritual significance in Hinduism. There is an incredibly large collection of mandalas at HelloKids.com where the pictures can be colored online using the easy interactive function. The mandalas range from basic ones suitable for young kids to intricate detailed designs for older children.
The site is free to use and has no subscription charges; making it an ideal choice when seeking online coloring options.
Printable Coloring Pages for Kids
Twelve Hindu pictures in PDF format can be found at the Sanatan Society website. The pictures vary in difficulty and there is something that will suit most kids. The coloring sheets include pictures of well known deities such as Krishna and Brahma as well as less known Hindu demigods like the ruler of the Moon. Kids can learn more about the deities by clicking on the relevant links on the right navigation bar.
My Hindu Page has 10 printable A4 sized PDF coloring pages covering many Hindu cultural topics. They depict God's forms, Mahadevas and their symbols, puja (prayer) items, worship at home, musical instruments, the Hindu temple and Hindu saints. These pages are interesting as they have brief explanations alongside the pictures, thereby providing greater insight into Hinduism.
Free Religious Coloring Pages: Hindu Pictures
Many pictures of Hindu deities can be found online, and many are suitable for young kids that prefer coloring on paper. Here are some links to popular Hinduism-themed printable coloring pages for kids:
- KarensWhimsy.com has six pictures of Hindu deities that are in the public domain. The images are from an old world history book and feature Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Kali and Ganesh.
- Ganesh - Fifteen simple Ganesh pictures in gif format can be found on Pitara.com.
- Durga - The Hindu Mommy blog has a variety of six Durga coloring pages.
- Krishna - ISKCON Desire Tree has hundreds of coloring pictures of Krishna split into categories such as Cute Krishna, Krishna Balarama, Krishna Rhymes and Krishna Pastimes.
- Shiva - Four pages of Shiva are available; one with consort Parvati, a Nataraja form, a closeup of the face and one in a sitting pose.
Hindu-themed coloring pages can be useful to teach kids about religion and culture. Use the above-mentioned links to gather materials, which can be used to foster a fun learning experience about Hinduism. Children will also enjoy the online interactive coloring pages, which are free and simple to use.
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