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Mandala, adult colouring book, free printable

Mandala, the art of coloring (free printable)

Posted on March 23, 2018July 24, 2018 by bestiesnotepad

What is Mandala?

Mandala, (Sanskrit: “circle”) in Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism, a symbolic diagram used in the performance of sacred rites and as an instrument of meditation.
In common use, “mandala” has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. [Source]

Some real life examples of a mandala:

Coming from India, the most common tradition that comes to mind is drawing rangoli and henna to bring colour to our celebrations.

House of cards
Yes, Tibetan sand of art in House of Cards is a sand mandala which is a part of Tibetan Buddhist Tradition.

Adult Coloring Books

Another form where Mandalas are gaining attention is in the form of adult coloring books. The books as a form of adult therapy have really gained popularity in 2010s.

Adult colouring book

BN’s Pick: That Crazy Doodler

We came across this very interesting facebook page while we were searching for some doodlers. The symmetry and uniqueness in the designs is what makes it all the way more special.

Girl behind the page

The face behind That crazy doodler is Vinita Varier who is an IT professional and enjoys making Mandalas.

Vinita

“I have been drawing all my life but took to mandalas a few years ago as a form of relaxation. I enjoy doodling in general and adding symmetry to it was all the more fun. I am an IT professional and mom to a dog and a human, so usually draw when they sleep :)”, says Vinita.

You can also check her Insta at:
https://www.instagram.com/that_crazy_doodler/

Vinita was kind enough to share some of her mandalas in the form of free printable with BN which can be downloaded and colored as one likes!
We will be happy to see the colors and creativity in your mandalas, please tag @bestiesnotepad and @that_crazy_doodler if you upload 🙂

Just click on the file to download, print and color it on 🙂

Mandala

Mandala

Mandala, tajmahal mandala

Mandala

BN recommended books for adult colouring:

 

Enjoy!

V|XOXO

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66 thoughts on “Mandala, the art of coloring (free printable)”

  1. pinkoddy says:
    March 28, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Oh they look amazing and very relaxing. We are about to embark on home education so will most likely give these a go if the boys are interested.

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  2. Sarah Bailey says:
    March 28, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    There is something really relaxing about mandala’s, I think they are perhaps one of the best things to colour to try and destress, for me at least.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      March 28, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Couldn’t agree more 😊

      Reply
  3. DeeDee |Chasing A Better Life says:
    March 28, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    I have always been drawn to Mandalas and I am amazed at the talent of That Crazy Doodler. That watercolor was mesmerizing! I can’t wait to print them out and color. With my career path being highly stressful, I could use the relaxation of coloring these. One last note, I saw the episode of Tibetan sand art in House of Cards and would love to see that done in person. Hard to believe it is created then just taken away.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      March 28, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you 😊
      Please upload the picture and tag us if you can, we will be happy to see that 😊
      Yeah! Tibetan sand art looked solo beautiful 😊

      Reply
  4. Ann F. Snook-Moreau says:
    March 28, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    I absolutely love adult coloring books . . . I used to just keep coloring in my kid’s books but then other people caught on that grown-ups like coloring too! haha. My favorite one has mandala-like patterns on animals.

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  5. Terri says:
    March 28, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Those are beautiful. I put some of these types of pages in my girls’ lesson planners each year.

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  6. Terri Beavers says:
    March 28, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    I bought an adult coloring book the last time I was down in my back. I was surprised how relaxing it was to color. I need to check out your choices next.

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  7. Sara says:
    March 28, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Wow amazing to learn more I have a couple adult coloring books and love them helps me relax and focus on just that and nothing else at that moment! Thank you for sharing

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  8. veronica bolton says:
    March 28, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    i love this stuff! I actually have it tattooed as a sleeve on my arm!

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  9. Shannon Olsen says:
    March 28, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Coloring is so relaxing! As a teacher, I always enjoy it while making any samples for the classroom. Thank you for the suggestions!

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  10. Alma Colón says:
    March 29, 2018 at 2:31 am

    This is so interesting! I loved reading about mandalas and I appreciate you sharing your cultuare. Also, I remember that house of cards episode!

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      March 29, 2018 at 2:34 am

      Thank you so much!

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  11. sarah camille says:
    March 29, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I love these mandala prints! Coloring is so therapuetic for me after a long day.

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  12. Dee at My Dee Dees Diary says:
    March 29, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    I love colouring. It is such a relazing activity to do.

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  13. Caitlin + Dani says:
    April 2, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    This is so neat! We adore mandalas. Coloring them is very therapeutic.

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  14. Amber Myers says:
    April 4, 2018 at 12:14 am

    These are so gorgeous. I remember watching that scene in House of Cards and being amazed by all the colors.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 4, 2018 at 12:27 am

      Thank You Amber 😊

      Reply
  15. Annreeba says:
    April 4, 2018 at 5:52 am

    Great idea! I love coloring. It was one of my main hobby in childhood. I will surely try this book.

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  16. Joan says:
    April 4, 2018 at 6:14 am

    These look amazing, colouring is relaxing and being able to find something for adults is great.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 4, 2018 at 6:35 am

      Thank you 😊

      Reply
  17. Hannah Marie says:
    April 4, 2018 at 10:27 am

    Oh my, these look amazing! This is my kind of relaxing therapy, some adult coloring books.

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  18. kim says:
    April 4, 2018 at 11:27 am

    This is such a great activity! I once bought a book that teaches you to make your own, love it!

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 5, 2018 at 2:36 am

      That would make a great activity, can you share the link please. 😊

      Reply
  19. Kiwi says:
    April 4, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    I love mandala coloring books. I have some but I need to do it more often!

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  20. Alison Rost says:
    April 4, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I’ve always liked these drawings. It’s so nice to learn more about the background of Mandala, why it’s called that way and what it means. It’s such a lovely symbol.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 4, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you so much 😊

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  21. Sela says:
    April 4, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    OMG I love coloring the Mandelas. I have the Secret Gardens adult coloring book and I love it. Coloring is a great way to release stress.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 4, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      That’s great, thank you 😊

      Reply
  22. David Allen Elliott says:
    April 5, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Those are some amazing coloring pages. I really do like the adult coloring pages they came out with. They can be some ornate pictures to draw. And I hear it’s peaceful.

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  23. LavandaMichelle says:
    April 5, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I never knew about: “Mandala.” This seems like a cool coloring book, it must be super relaxing. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 5, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      You’re welcome. Glad you like it😊

      Reply
  24. Natalie says:
    April 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Mandala art truly is beautiful! I need to get a coloring book of my own. It seems like a very relaxing activity.

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  25. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says:
    April 5, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    I have always loved coloring! I have both crayons and colored pencils in my cupboards (along with adult — and some kids! — coloring books). It’s so relaxing to me! Love this post!

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 5, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Ada says:
    April 5, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    I need to get my hands on an adult coloring book. It sounds so therapeutic.

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  27. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen (@BobbisKozyKtchn) says:
    April 6, 2018 at 4:27 am

    Sounds like an incredible book with fantastic artwork. It has got some beautiful designs. Coloring is relaxing for me. I’m considering trying it. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 6, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Your welcome 😊

      Reply
  28. Twinspirational says:
    April 11, 2018 at 3:21 am

    These mandalas are so lovely. We have an annual Diwali party, where we make rangolis.

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  29. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says:
    April 30, 2018 at 4:47 am

    These are GORGEOUS! Maybe THIS is what I need to calm down these days LOL I’ll try anything!

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 30, 2018 at 6:09 am

      These help a lot, take out some Mandala time 🙂

      Reply
  30. Cristina Coroiu says:
    April 30, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Awesome. I have the Secret Garden coloring book. I colored only a few pages. It seems like I don’t have the patience for it, but I like looking at them.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 30, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Maybe you should try our printable then, easy and quick! 😊

      Reply
  31. Natalie Allen says:
    April 30, 2018 at 10:46 am

    I went through a phase where I was coloring in adult coloring books like mad (helped me get through my mother’s terminal cancer) I found it all so relaxing and easy. I haven’t picked up a book in a while, but this post is making me want to break out the colored pencils again!

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 30, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      Yes, they are great. Hope your mom is doing well now!

      Reply
  32. Sarah Bailey says:
    April 30, 2018 at 11:04 am

    There is something really relaxing about colouring. I do love a good mandala patter as well I think I might just have to download this for myself to try.

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  33. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says:
    April 30, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    My daughter has a stack of adult coloring books, mostly animals, but a few that are nothing but mandalas. I always snag those and color!

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  34. CJ says:
    April 30, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I would love to see a Tibetan sand mandela in person. But this has proven difficult since they always dismantle the artwork at the end.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 30, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      That’s true. But coloring books are simple 🙂

      Reply
  35. Joan Cajic says:
    April 30, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I read about this and how relaxing it can be, I have never tried mandala colouring but it looks nice for anyone to try.

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  36. Joanna says:
    April 30, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    I was actually debating a while ago when I first saw the adult coloring books in my local bookstore if I should buy one or not. They sounds good but I am not sure I will ever have the patience to color them.

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      April 30, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      They happen to be a great stress buster. You should definitely give them a try.

      Reply
  37. Livi says:
    April 30, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    This is so beautiful! I have seen this around lately but have never tried it myself.

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  38. Andrea says:
    April 30, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    I love mandalas, they were a form of art therapy when i was in recovery. i love to color, it was so much fun and a great way to unwind and relax.

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  39. Ally says:
    April 30, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    I have this coloring book! I bought it when I was pregnant and it really helped mellow out a lot of the anxiety I was feeling.

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  40. Laurie says:
    April 30, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Thank you for sharing! It’s so much fun to have coloring pages/books for adults. I have markers and a coloring book at my desk at work.

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  41. umesh Kumar Bhardwaj says:
    May 1, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    This is so interesting! I will try this book.

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  42. Samuel frodo says:
    May 1, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    I have never heard of mandalas, new information for me, sounds like something I could enjoy. The whole idea of adult coloring is really relaxing and therapeutic..

    Reply
  43. kim says:
    May 2, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    Love adult cookbooks! They can be so relaxing and a great way to wind down.

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  44. Blair Villanueva says:
    May 3, 2018 at 8:33 am

    I remember this mandala adult coloring book became a trend 2-years ago and it was addicting. I helps me to overcome stress 🙂

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  45. LavandaMichelle says:
    May 4, 2018 at 7:32 am

    I love to color! Maybe even more than my daughters, it is very relaxing while you’re doing it and when its done and you look at your finish product you feel refreshed. I should print some of theses out, thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  46. What Corinne Did says:
    May 5, 2018 at 5:16 am

    I used to do mandala when i was a kid! it was keeping me so busy! love that they have adult book! coloring is so relaxing!

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  47. Michelle Leslie says:
    September 26, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Love it. Thank you so much for the free printables <3

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      September 26, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      Your welcome, happy coloring! 🙂

      Reply
  48. Deb says:
    January 26, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Pretty mandalas! I love the shapes
    Found this post from the Facebook CT page
    Debs @ https://tiger-mint.com

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    1. bestiesnotepad says:
      January 28, 2019 at 2:58 am

      Thank you Debs! 🙂

      Reply

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