Dussehra Drawing Easy: 7 Step-by-Step Ideas for Kids and Students

Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October, and many schools hold drawing competitions in the week before. Here are seven easy Dussehra drawing ideas with simple steps. All you need is a pencil, an eraser and crayons or sketch pens.

Want the story to write under your drawing? Read our Dussehra 2026 guide or our essay on Dussehra.

1. Ravana Effigy

The most popular Dussehra drawing.

Step 1: Draw a tall rectangle for the body and a smaller one on top for the head.

Step 2: Add small heads beside the main one — four on the left and five on the right — so there are ten in all.

Step 3: Draw a crown on every head and a big moustache on each face.

Step 4: Add arms holding a sword and a shield.

Step 5: Colour the clothes red and yellow, the crowns gold, and add orange flames at the feet for the Ravan Dahan.

2. Rama With Bow and Arrow

Step 1: Draw a simple standing figure with one leg forward.

Step 2: Draw a big curve in front for the bow and a straight line for the string.

Step 3: Add an arrow resting on the string, with the arm pulling it back.

Step 4: Add a crown, a yellow dhoti and a quiver of arrows on the back.

Step 5: Colour Rama’s skin blue — that’s how he is traditionally shown.

3. Ravan Dahan Scene

Step 1: Draw a large Ravana effigy in the middle of the page.

Step 2: Draw a crowd of small heads at the bottom, facing the effigy.

Step 3: Add flames at the effigy’s feet and fireworks bursting in the sky.

Step 4: Colour the sky dark blue or black so the fire and fireworks stand out.

4. Bow and Arrow (Easiest)

Perfect for small children. Draw a big “D” shape for the bow, a straight line for the string, and a long arrow across. Colour the bow brown or gold and the arrow tip red. Write “Happy Dussehra” underneath.

5. Diya and Victory Flag

Draw a diya at the bottom — a half-circle with a teardrop flame. Draw a tall pole behind it with a saffron flag. Add small stars and write “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs).

6. Goddess Durga Face

Step 1: Draw an oval face.

Step 2: Add large almond-shaped eyes, a red bindi and a nose ring.

Step 3: Draw a tall crown and long black hair on both sides.

Step 4: Colour the crown gold, the face light yellow and the saree red.

7. Dussehra Greeting Card

Fold an A4 sheet in half. On the front, draw a small bow and arrow and a marigold border. Inside, write a wish from our Happy Dussehra wishes and sign your name.

Tips to Win a Drawing Competition

Fill the page. Big drawings look confident.

Use bold colours — red, orange, yellow and gold for Dussehra.

Outline in black at the end so everything stands out.

Tell a story. A Ravan Dahan with a crowd and fireworks says more than one figure alone.

Add a title like “Victory of Good Over Evil”.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest Dussehra drawing?

A bow and arrow is the easiest. A Ravana effigy with ten heads is the most popular.

What should I write on a Dussehra drawing?

“Happy Dussehra”, “Victory of Good Over Evil”, or “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs).

Why is Rama drawn with blue skin?

In Hindu art, Rama is traditionally shown with blue or dark skin, a colour linked with the sky, the ocean and the divine.

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