Diwali paintings not only make for good Diwali gifts but can also be used for decorating the homes on the occasion of Diwali. Diwali paintings need to be graceful, beautiful elegant, decorative and such that they can truly reveal the colors and the real meaning of Diwali. The favorite subjects for Diwali paintings are mainly Lord Ganesha, goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ram.

Well here are some samples and suggestions for Diwali paintings compiled just for you.

Chand Ganesha
This glass painting reveals God Ganesha, in a seated posture, with his face in profile and his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The painting shows Ganesha in auspicious red clothing and is decorated with semi-precious stones. The painting highlights the ornaments on Ganesha and shows his vaahana, (vehicle) Mooshak, (mouse) near Ganesha's feet.

Mayur Ganesha
The painting shows Ganesha crowned with peacock feathers and carrying a lotus flower in one hand. The painting in soft earth colors is decorated with semi-precious stones. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, and as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and success.

Mushak Ganesha
This glass painting reveals Lord Ganesha, the elephant faced God in a seated posture on his vehicle of Mushaka or the mouse. His right hand is shown to be raised in a gesture of blessing. The painting comes in pink and blue colors and is embellished with semi-precious stones.

Sitting Ganesha
This glass painting also shows Ganesha, a major Hindu God to be in a seated posture, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The painting is painted with red and green colors and at the same time is adorned with semi-precious stones. The painting highlights the ornaments on Ganesha, the folds of his clothing, and the heap of 'modaks,' (a kind of Indian sweet) which symbolizes prosperity.