These Karwa Chauth coloring pages give you 5 free printable pictures of the festival: a decorated karwa pot, the sieve and full moon, a puja thali with a diya, a moonrise with diyas, and a mehndi-style mandala. Each page is a free PDF in A4 and US Letter size, with thick, clear lines for kids aged 3 to 9. They also make a calm activity for the evening while everyone waits for the moon.
Download all 5 Karwa Chauth coloring pages in one PDF: US Letter or A4. Print at 100% (actual size).
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What is on each Karwa Chauth coloring page
| Page | Picture | Good for age | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decorated karwa pot with a spout and lid | 4 to 8 | The karwa is a small clay pot that gives the festival its name. It is used to offer water to the moon. |
| 2 | Sieve (channi) and full moon with stars | 4 to 9 | When the moon rises, women look at it through a sieve before breaking the fast. |
| 3 | Puja thali with a diya, sweets and flowers | 3 to 6 | The thali holds the things used in the evening puja, such as a diya, sweets and flowers. |
| 4 | Full moon rising over a row of diyas | 3 to 6 | The fast ends after moonrise, so the moon is the most awaited sight of the day. |
| 5 | Mehndi-style mandala | 8 and up | Many women put mehndi (henna) on their hands before the festival. This mandala uses the same petal and teardrop shapes. |
Little ones can start with the thali and the moonrise pages, which have the biggest spaces. Older children and adults will enjoy the mehndi mandala.
What is Karwa Chauth?
Karwa Chauth is a festival kept mainly in North India, in states such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Married women fast from sunrise until the moon rises and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. In many families, the day starts before dawn with sargi, a meal often given by the mother-in-law. Wikipedia’s Karva Chauth article covers the customs and the regions where it is observed.
In the evening, women dress up, often in red, gather for the puja and listen to the Karwa Chauth story. When the moon appears, they offer water to it from the karwa, look at the moon through a sieve and then at their husband, who offers them the first sip of water to end the fast. Customs differ from family to family, so children may see some of these steps done in other ways.
Coloring tips for Karwa Chauth pages
- Festive colours. Red, maroon, gold, orange and green are popular colours for Karwa Chauth clothes and decorations.
- Clay pot. Color the karwa brown or terracotta, then add bright dots and flowers on top like a painted pot.
- Night sky. On the moon pages, color the sky dark blue or purple and leave the moon pale yellow or white so it glows.
- Mehndi look. For page 5, try a single brown or orange colour in different shades, just like real henna.
- Sparkle. A touch of glitter glue on the diya flames, the thali rim or the stars makes the page festive.
Karwa Chauth coloring pages: ideas for the evening
- While waiting for the moon. Print a set for the children in the family to color while the adults get ready for the puja.
- Decorate the puja space. Cut out the colored karwa or moon and use them as a small decoration near the thali.
- Kitty party activity. Hand out the mehndi mandala at a Karwa Chauth get-together, and follow it with our Karwa Chauth quiz or Karwa Chauth tambola.
- Talk about the festival. Ask children to name each item they colour and say what it is used for. It is an easy way to share the traditions.
More free festival printables
- Karwa Chauth quiz with 30 questions and answers.
- Karwa Chauth tambola tickets for a ladies’ party.
- Karwa Chauth bingo cards to print.
- Kitty party games for your Karwa Chauth get-together.
- Rangoli coloring pages with 8 designs for Diwali, which comes about ten days later.
- Diwali coloring pages with a diya, lantern and sweets.
Frequently asked questions
8 quick answers
Are these Karwa Chauth coloring pages free?
Yes. All 5 pages are free to download and print, with no sign-up. You can print them one at a time or get all five in one PDF.
When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday 29 October 2026. Moonrise time changes from city to city, so check a local panchang for the exact time where you live.
What is a karwa?
A karwa is a small clay or metal pot with a spout. It is used during the puja and to offer water to the moon in the evening. The word “chauth” means the fourth day, because the festival falls on the fourth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi) in the month of Kartik, as counted in the North Indian calendar.
Which paper size should I choose?
Pick A4 if you are in India, the UK, Australia or most other countries, and US Letter in the USA and Canada. Print at 100% (actual size).
What age are these pages for?
The thali and moonrise pages suit children aged 3 to 6. The karwa pot and sieve pages suit ages 4 to 9, and the mehndi mandala is best for ages 8 and up, including adults.
Can I print them for a group?
Yes. Print as many copies as your family, class or party needs. Please share a link to this page instead of uploading the files to another website.
How should I colour the mehndi mandala coloring page?
For a henna look, pick one brown or orange and use several shades of it. The mandala uses the same petal and teardrop shapes as mehndi designs and is best for ages 8 and up, including adults.
How can a Karwa Chauth printable be used during the evening?
Print a set for the children to color while the adults get ready for the puja. Afterwards, cut out the colored karwa or moon to decorate the puja space, and ask children to name each item and say what it is used for.
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