Draw a swing hanging from a big mango tree and decorate it with flowers – that’s your Raja swing!
Colour the ropes marigold orange and yellow – just like a real Raja swing!
Want to print and colour a full version? Download your free colouring page here.
💡 Can you also draw a few flowers along the ropes? Real Raja swings are often decorated with garlands of marigolds from top to bottom!
Did You Know?
- Swings decorated for Raja Festival are traditionally hung from mango or banyan trees, both considered auspicious in many parts of Odisha.
- Girls and women often wear new clothes and alta (a red dye) on their feet while swinging during the festival – you may have spotted this detail in the Raja Festival story!
- Swinging together during Raja isn’t just for fun – it’s seen as a way of celebrating the arrival of the monsoon and the joy of nature coming back to life.