Diwali Decorations

Diwali Decor Craft

Diwali is the festive occasion when people decorate their homes with beautiful diyas, candles, colorful rangolis, and flowers so as to create the perfect ambience for their celebration.  Be it hand crafted items with ethnic art or attractive Pooja thalis, creativity is the key for such decorations. It is fun to include all the family members for creating a spectacular ambience.

Torans or Door Hangings Torans, Bandhanwars or Door Hangings call what you may are the most important of all Diwali decorative items. These are used to adorn the main entrance door and that of the worship room to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Diwali Toran are handcrafted and come embellished with embroidery, bells, beads, mirror, shells, image of Lord Ganesha etc.

Diwali Diyas The word, ‘Deepavali’ means rows of lamps. The traditional Diwali Diyas or lamps have witnessed a makeover in past few years. Erstwhile they were the sole creation of the potter’s wheel but today they are being handled by creative designers and craftsman who paint and turn diyas in innovative shapes and pattern.

Diwali Candles Aromatic and designer candles are an important Diwali decorative item. Besides, illuminating the house they present a calm and soothing atmosphere. Just as Diyas, candles too have undergone a major transformation in terms of looks. Today they   come in artistic shapes and innovative designs. It is considered auspicious and blissful to light floating candles in a glass pot filled with water and decorated with flower petals.

Decorative Lamps Diwali Lanterns and Lamps come in variety of shapes and material ranging from clay and paper to glass, brass and marble. They are considered to be an important Diwali decorations item as they turn a room bright in an artistic manner. Diwali Lamp are a wonderful gift for those wishing to redecorate their house.

Wall Hangings Wall Hangings adorned with the image of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are a popular Diwali decorative item. As the festival is a traditional one, wall hangings with ethnic touch are preferred over others. Embroidered cloth panels too work wonderfully as a Deepavali decorative.

Rangoli Rangoli is a traditional art of India. Rangoli is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. It is a floor art which is practiced by Indians women across the world during festivals like Diwali, Pongal etc. Rangoli designs can be made by sand, gulal, flowers, lime, spices etc.

Pooja Thali Pooja thali is the plate in which all the items required to perform the worship or the puja of the God and Goddess are kept. The puja-thali has special significance for the festival of diwali in which the worship of Goddess Lakshmi is the main theme.

Laxmi Ganesh Sculptures and Idols As Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja is an intrinsic part of the Diwali Festival, Lakshmi-Ganesh sculptures and idols are a very important Diwali decorative item. These come in interesting designs in various sizes to suit the varied requirements of people.

Diwali Poojan Vidhi And Samagri A Diwali pooja is worship to the Deities of the Hindu Religion in the form of prayer and offerings. The day of Diwali is important since it signifies the worship and praise of devotees to the various deities; but most importantly, it is a day of praise to Goddess Lakshmi, and God Ganesha.

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