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New Delhi: Every year, on August 15 – Independence Day brings excitement to children’s hearts as it’s the perfect time to express their love for the nation and show creativity through vibrant colours and drawing activities. They look forward to the art competitions held by the schools to win prizes and depict the spirit of patriotism and independence. The competitions are a powerful way to know about Indian history, brave freedom fighters, events related to the freedom movements, culture, and values for children.
Many parents may struggle to help their kids owing to their busy schedules, but you do not need to worry. Just let the children begin the journey of expression and imagination. Let them grab drawing sheets, pencils, crayons, and colours. From painting the Indian flag, tricolour flower art, and unity in diversity artwork to portraits of freedom fighters, and Independence poster making, let the love for the nation flow smoothly on paper.
Here are the 9 creative and easy Independence Day drawing ideas for your children.
1. Tricolour drawing
Children can draw or paint kids holding the Indian flag with multiple backgrounds. It could be an Independence Day celebration in school, or the rising sun or flying birds in the sky. Explain the significance of each colour to your kids so they can understand the importance of the flag.
2. Tricolour art
Using the tricolour – orange, white and green – kids can draw or paint anything. Get dry flower petals, dab these in the orange and green colours to create a tricolour flower painting without requiring to sketch the outline. Similarly, birds, balloons, aeroplanes, and butterflies can be painted.
3. Unity in diversity artwork
People from different states wearing their traditional attire and celebrating Independence Day can be painted or sketched. This teaches children about respecting everyone’s culture.
4. Portraits of freedom fighters
Let your children select their favourite Indian freedom fighters or national leaders and create a portrait. This Independence Day sketch activity educates them about the sacrifices made for the independence we enjoy today.
5. Poster with famous freedom quotes
Encourage your children to write their quotes or guide them in selecting famous quotes. Let them write those in different colours and creative designs.
6. Use symbolisms
Teach your children about creatures or things symbolising freedom, such as a flying dove, butterflies, running horses and things like broken chains, open cages.
7. Scenes from Independence Day celebrations
Kids can draw real scenes from the Independence Day celebrations aired on television, like tableaux from different states, bike shows and aero shows.
8. Har Ghar Tiranga theme
Children can draw a society or a village, each house with a tricolour depicting the Har Ghar Tiranga theme.
9. Sketches of our protectors
Armed Forces like Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, and Paramilitary Forces such as Coast Guard, National Security Guard, and Intelligence Agencies are the protectors of the nation and its people. Children can draw them as a sign of respect towards them.
With the 9 best Independence Day drawing ideas, your little one will surely shine in the competitions and instill more knowledge and values. Happy Independence Day 2025!
