India celebrates the colourful and auspicious Hindu holiday of Navratri with great fervour. The purpose of this nine-night celebration is to celebrate the Goddess Durga in all of her guises. A major component of Navratri celebrations is home décor, with people using vibrant, artistic décor to create a joyous ambiance.
Here’s a list of 5 easy home decor ideas:
1. Candles and Diyas
An important aspect of Navratri celebrations is light. Use candles and beautiful diyas (clay lamps) to spruce up your house. Clay diyas can be painted and embellished to complement the colour scheme and design of your house. They serve as room brighteners as well as a symbol of light triumphing over darkness.
2. Torans and Garlands
During Navratri, it’s typical to see garlands and torans (door hangings) made of vibrant, vivid artificial materials or marigold flowers. Making your own is as simple as stringing faux or real flowers’ petals together. These decorations represent the joyous spirit of Navratri in addition to being aesthetically pleasing.
3. Rangoli
In the traditional Indian art form of rangoli, designs are made on the ground using coloured powder, rice, or flower petals. You can make beautiful rangoli patterns for Navratri to place at your door or in the middle of several rooms. Designs may incorporate Navratri symbols such as lights (diyas) and pots (kalash). You may find plenty of internet tutorials to help you with the procedure.
4. Fabric Curtains and Drapes
Replace your boring curtains with patterned, colourful ones. Use vibrant scarves or sarees as drapes to add a classic feel to your room. To create the mood for Navratri, choose cloth with traditional Indian designs or hues like red, yellow, and green.
5. Lanterns
Paper lanterns may give your home’s decor a mystical touch in a variety of sizes and forms. With some imagination, glue, and coloured paper, you can create these lanterns at home. To create a cosy and welcoming ambiance, hang them from the ceiling or from plants in your garden.
