10 Cute Lord Ganesha Coloring Pages For Your Little One

Is your child excited about the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival and are you looking for some printable Lord Ganesha coloring pages to further their excitement? Do you want to acquaint your child with the magnanimity of Lord Ganesha through coloring sheets? Whatever your reason may be, here are some of the best Lord Ganesha coloring pages for your kids to color.

Lord Ganesha Coloring Pages

Autumn or fall, with its cold and crisp air, is an auspicious time for Hindus, and most festivals occur during this time. One such festival is Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi venerates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of success, power, and wisdom. His curved trunk, big ears, and huge belly symbolize the larger things in life. We have compiled some of the most stunning coloring pages of Ganesha that your little one will enjoy filling.

1. Lord Ganesha

It is a detailed coloring page of the majestic Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the five prime Hindu deities — Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu, and Durga the other four. He is the starting point of the religion and the meeting ground for the Hindus. All the Hindus worship Lord Ganesha, irrespective of their sectarian beliefs.

2. Ganesh, the Protector

The coloring page features Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of evils and remover of obstacles. Ganesha carries a noose that implies he captures all the difficulties. Besides being the destroyer of obstacles, Lord Ganesha is also the destroyer of pride, vanity, and selfishness.

3. Ganesha with mouse

The coloring page shows Ganesha with a mouse, his best friend and his mount. The vehicle denotes Ganesha’s humility. It implies that Ganesha is humble enough to ride the lowest of all the creatures, the mouse. Lord Ganesha’s mount also represents intelligence, wisdom, and the presence of the mind.

4. Ganesha with his goad

The animated Ganesha coloring page shows Ganesha with his goad. Ganesha’s goad helps him propel humanity forward and remove all the obstacles on their way. The goad also symbolizes that one should steer the soul away from the illusion and ignorance of human life.

5. Lover of sweets

Lord Ganesh is a lover of sweets, especially Ladoos. Whenever Parvati made sweets, Ganesha would eat most of them, leaving just a few for his brother and father. Not many are aware, but even the sweets hold symbolic significance. Ganesha’s love for sweets indicates that humans must discover the sweetness of his soul or ‘Atman.’

6. Ganesh with books

The coloring page shows Lord Ganesha carrying books. Does your child know the significance of Ganesha’s form? No? Then we’ll tell you. Lord Ganesha’s elephant head symbolizes the soul, the supreme reality of human existence, and his body signifies the earthly presence of the human being. His trunks represent Om, and his head denotes wisdom.

7. Ganesh playing sitar

Bring harmony to your child’s life with the coloring page showing Lord Ganesha playing the sitar. Lord Ganesha is rich in symbolism, and each of the symbols associated with him serves as a reminder of the powers held by him. Lord Ganesha is often depicted playing various kinds of musical instruments. It signifies his love for music.

8. Ganesha resting

The coloring page shows Ganesha, the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, resting after playing all day on Mount Kailash. Baal Ganesha was a mischievous child. Unlike his brother Kartikeya, Ganesha would do all the naughty things and drive his mother crazy. She would go running around Mount Kailash in search of him.

9. Ganesh Rangoli

We have a coloring page for Lord Ganesha Rangoli. Ganesha-themed Rangolis are a regular feature of Ganesh Chaturthi, the most celebrated festival in Mumbai, India. Suggest your kid use contrasting colors like orange, purple, red, and white for this Rangoli. Children can also make a border of diyas or lamps to make the Rangoli look appealing.

10. Ganesha idol

One of our coloring pages features Lord Ganesha’s idol. Lord Ganesha is worshiped and remembered by everyone at the beginning of any auspicious occasion for his blessings. His devotees glorify him in the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Huge, life-like clay models of Lord Ganesh are made months before Ganesh Chaturthi.

Your kid will enjoy learning about Lord Ganesha through these coloring pages. These are a good way of introducing your youngster to Hindu mythology and your faith. Lord Ganesha will also inspire your child to become great. So, download and print out these Lord Ganesha coloring pages and get your child started!