How to Draw a Diya Lamp (Easy Step by Step)
A diya is a small lamp with a glowing flame, and it is easy to draw because it is made of just a few simple shapes. You will use a big curve for the bowl, a teardrop for the flame, and some short lines, a wavy line and dots for the decoration. By the end you will have a cozy little lamp ready to color.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a diya lamp step by step
How to Draw a Diya Lamp · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The bowl
Draw a big curve like a smile, or half of a circle, with both ends pointing up. Make it wide and round at the bottom.
Step 2: The top edge
Connect the two tips of the bowl with a gently curved line across the top. Let the right end curve up into a little point, like the spout of the lamp.
Step 3: The flame
In the middle of the top edge, draw a tall teardrop with the point at the top. Let the bottom of the teardrop narrow down and touch the top edge of the bowl.
Step 4: The inner flame
Inside the big flame, draw a smaller teardrop. It should look like a little flame nested inside a bigger one.
Step 5: Glow lines
Draw a short slanted line up and to the left of the flame, and another up and to the right. Then add a short flat line on each side of the flame.
Step 6: The wavy line
Under the top edge, draw one wavy line made of lots of tiny up-and-down waves, like a ribbon going across the bowl.
Step 7: The dots
Near the bottom of the bowl, draw a row of small round dots, spaced evenly apart.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your diya lamp? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kinara or how to draw a Chinese lantern next.
Tips for drawing a diya lamp
- Sketch the bowl as a light half circle first, then go over it once you like the shape.
- Start the flame teardrop at the point, then draw down each side so both sides match. The inner flame is a smaller copy of the same shape.
- For the wavy line, make small, even waves and keep your hand moving smoothly. Draw the dots last and keep them the same size.
Free diya lamp coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this diya lamp coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your diya lamp drawing
Try a warm orange or terracotta bowl with a yellow and orange flame, and bright colors for the dots and the wavy line. For a creative twist, draw a whole row of diyas and give each one a different color pattern.
Diya lamp fun fact for kids
A diya is a small clay lamp that people light during Diwali, the festival of lights in India. Families set rows of diyas on windowsills and doorsteps to make their homes glow.
Questions about drawing a diya lamp
What shapes do I need to draw a diya lamp?
You need a half circle for the bowl, a teardrop for the flame, and a smaller teardrop inside it. Short lines, a wavy line and a row of dots finish the decoration.
How do I make my diya flame look better?
Make the flame tall and narrow with a pointed tip, and keep both sides the same. Adding a smaller flame inside makes it look like it is really glowing.
How do I draw the wavy line on the bowl?
Draw one line made of small up-and-down waves, running across the bowl under the top edge. Go slowly and try to keep the waves about the same size.
