Dussehra Coloring Pages: 5 Free Printable Pictures for Kids

These Dussehra coloring pages give you 5 free printable pictures from the story of Ram and Ravan: a ten-headed Ravan effigy, young Lord Ram with his bow, Hanuman flying with the mountain, a Dussehra fair and a bow and arrow mandala. Each page is a free PDF in US Letter and A4 size, with thick, clear lines that are easy to color for kids aged 4 to 9.

Download all five Dussehra coloring pages in one PDF: US Letter or A4. Print at 100% (actual size).

What is on each of the Dussehra coloring pages

Every Dussehra colouring page shows one big picture with wide spaces to fill. Here is what you get and who each page suits best.

Younger kids can begin with the Ram coloring page, which has the biggest shapes. Older children who like detail will enjoy the fair scene and the mandala. For a Ravan drawing for kids, children can trace the effigy on page 1 and then draw their own Dussehra drawing of the fair.

Coloring tips for kids

• Crayons or markers? Crayons are best for little hands and large areas like the sky. Markers give bold colour but can bleed, so put a spare sheet under the page. Coloured pencils are good for the small mandala petals.
• Traditional colours. Marigold garlands are orange and yellow. Ram is usually blue with yellow or saffron clothes. Hanuman is often shown in orange or red. Ravan effigies at fairs are very bright, with red, yellow, green and gold.
• Fireworks. Color the sky dark blue or black first, then add bright bursts of yellow, pink and white. White crayon on dark paper areas looks great.
• Add some sparkle. A little glitter glue on the crowns, the fireworks or the arrow tip makes the page shine. Let it dry flat.
• Mandala trick. Choose three or four colours and use them in the same order all the way around. The pattern will look neat and even.

Turn the colouring into a festival activity

• Classroom display. Put the five pages in story order on a wall: Ram, Hanuman, Ravan, then the fair and the mandala. Children can retell the story by pointing to each picture.
• Greeting card. Cut out the colored bow and arrow mandala, glue it on folded card and write “Happy Dussehra” inside.
• Story writing. Ask kids to write a few lines about what Hanuman sees as he flies. Use our story paper or a storyboard template to draw the story in boxes.
• Write 10 lines. After coloring, children can write simple sentences about the festival with help from 10 lines on Dussehra.
• Quiz time. End with a few questions from our Dussehra quiz for kids or the Ramayana quiz for kids.
• Hanuman facts. Pair page 3 with our Hanuman quiz for children who want to learn more.

A note for teachers and parents

Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, comes on the tenth day after the nine nights of Navratri. Many people celebrate it as the day Lord Ram defeated Ravan. In parts of India, such as Bengal, the same day marks the end of Durga Puja and Goddess Durga’s win over the demon Mahishasura. The main idea shared by all is that good wins over evil. At public events, large effigies of Ravan are burned in open grounds, and families watch from a safe distance behind barriers. You can explain this simply to children as a way of showing that bad habits like pride and anger should be left behind. These pages contain no prayer text, so they suit mixed classrooms.

More free printables

• Dussehra worksheets with word games and writing activities.
• Navratri worksheets for the nine nights before Dussehra.
• Navratri bingo cards for a class party.
• Diwali worksheets for the festival that comes about three weeks later.
• Color by number pages for more quiet colouring time.
• Paper crafts for kids to make a paper bow or crown.

Further reading: Vijayadashami (Wikipedia) and Ravana (Wikipedia).

More festival pictures to color: Diwali coloring pages, Bhai Dooj coloring pages, Chhath Puja coloring pages and Guru Nanak Jayanti coloring pages, each with easy drawing steps.

Frequently asked questions

8 quick answers

Are these Dussehra coloring pages free?

Yes. All five pages are free to download and print, with no sign-up. You can print each page on its own or get all five in one PDF.

Which paper size should I choose?

Pick US Letter if you are in the USA or Canada, and A4 for India, the UK, Australia and most other countries. Both versions have the same picture, sized to fit the page.

What age are these pages for?

They are made for children aged 4 to 9. The Ram page has big, simple shapes for preschool and kindergarten. The fair scene and the mandala have more detail for ages 6 and up.

Can I use them in my classroom?

Yes. Teachers can print as many copies as they need for their own class, school event or home group. Please share a link to this page instead of uploading the files to another website.

When is Dussehra?

Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday 20 October 2026, and Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday 9 October 2027, according to Drik Panchang. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar.

Is there a Ravan coloring page and a Ram coloring page?

Yes. Page 1 is a Ravan coloring page with ten heads, and page 2 is a Ram coloring page with his bow and arrow. All five Dussehra coloring pages print on US Letter or A4.

Are the Dussehra colouring pages good for young children?

Yes. The Dussehra colouring pages use thick lines and big shapes for ages 4 to 9, and older children can turn any page into a full Dussehra drawing by adding their own background.

What is a good Dussehra drawing idea for older children?

Children can trace the Ravan effigy on page 1 and then draw their own scene of the fair, with the Ramlila stage and balloons. Color the sky dark blue or black first, then add bright bursts of yellow, pink and white for fireworks.

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Last updated: October 2026