Navratri or ‘Nine Nights’ of the autumn season is a pristine period where Maa Durga is worshipped on each of the nine days in India. Apart from holy rituals, Navratri in every home is marked with bright and colorful decorations. The festival coincides with the end of the summer season in India and is therefore celebrated with a fresh and breezy approach. We all try to do something unique so that the guests can remember it for years.
If you are seeking to amp up your house this Navratri, here are a few home decor ideas you can use.
Tips & Ideas for Navratri Decorations at Home
• Declutter Your Home
Navratri is a celebration of the Hindu goddess Durga who resides in cleanliness. Hence, all the negative energy must be swiped away from the homes. So, make sure that you clean every nook and corner of your home to welcome health and prosperity for you and your family.
• Decorate with Flowers
You may decorate your home with wreaths of marigold flowers on the door and windows. Likewise, you can create an accent wall in your living room by installing floral curtains made of marigolds, roses, and orchids. The flowers will add color to your home and will also serve the purpose of a fragrant room freshener.
• Use Antiques/ traditional decor
Keep vintage antiques, brass idols, and ornamental pieces to enrich your ambiance. To add colors and shine, you can add traditional accessories such as vases, printed cushions, and handcrafted products to your dining room where the whole family can enjoy festive meals during the nine days of Navratri.
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• Dash of color
Replace your soft furnishings with decorative colored fabrics. You can even style your home every day according to the nine colors of the Navratri festival.
You may deck up your walls with beautifully curated mythological paintings and dress your floor with traditional Indian-style carpet for an instant festive home makeover. You can style up your sofas with cushions covered in silk cases with decorative throws.
• Rangoli/ Floor Art
Rangoli are colorful, intricate, and elaborate designs on the floor usually seen in front of the door or lobby areas. Rangoli plays a major role in all Hindu festivals as the flagbearer of joy and happiness. You can create a rangoli with flower petals and leaves too. Place earthen diyas to complete the rangoli decoration.
• Decor with Diyas
You can light up diyas on all nine days of Navratri after your puja rituals in the spirit of festive celebrations. You may give your diyas a personal touch by decorating them with hand-painting and DIY crafts. You can also buy them from local artisans. Burlap lanterns, mason jars, and decorative lamps can add a festive touch to your home.
Light up your temple space around the deity with LED lights and ethnic diyas to make the altar look bright.
Use floating candles and flower petals placed in a traditional vessel at the entrance or in the living area.
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• Toran and Wall Hangings
A toran is a string of flowers and leaves that are placed over doors to ward off evil. Torans may be made from other decorative elements too. Welcome your guests with a variety of toran hangings with embroidery and mirror work or by arranging marigolds and mango leaves next to each other. You can also use faux flowers, beads, and stonework.
Brighten up your home with the above creative décor ideas and create mesmerizing themes that look amazingly stunning for your guests. Get ready to welcome health and prosperity at home!