This fun resource is available in online and printable formats. The online coloring page can be colored online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for coloring by hand.
This Meenakshi Temple coloring page introduces kids to one of South India's most spectacular religious sites. The illustration features the temple's famous colorful gopurams (tower gateways) covered in intricate sculptures of deities and mythical beings. As children color this page, they can learn about Hindu temple architecture, the legends associated with Goddess Meenakshi, and the temple's role in Tamil culture and history. This coloring activity offers an excellent opportunity to discuss topics such as Hindu mythology, the diversity of architectural styles across India, and the importance of temples in community life. It's perfect for lessons on world religions, units on sculpture and art in architecture, or as a creative way to explore the rich palette of colors used in South Indian temple decoration.