Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s largest and most important celebrations. It covers the higher success of light over darkness, of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance.
People clean their homes properly and decorate them with beautiful diyas, lanterns, rangoli patterns, and other decorative objects during this auspicious occasion.
The marketplaces are filled with beautiful Diwali home décor goods to assist folks in cleaning up their living spaces. Here are a few of the most popular Diwali decorations that people like using in their houses during the festival:
Rangoli Stencils and Colors
Rangoli trends composed of colorful rice, flour, sand, or flower petals make excellent Diwali decorations. At entryways of housing, beautiful rangoli designs like as the lotus, swastik, kalash, fish, birds, and so on are drawn to represent trust and good fortune. Colorful rangoli templates and powder may be used to make intricate patterns. Eco-friendly rangoli colors produced from flowers, spices, and grains are also fantastic solutions for mindful home design.
Fairy Lights
Beautiful strings of fairy lights are used extensively to illuminate homes during Diwali. From LED rope lights to lamp string lights, fairy lights in varied shapes, sizes, and colors like red, green, yellow, blue, purple, etc. can be arranged in the balconies, windows, staircase areas, and courtyards. They immediately pep up Diwali decor and impart a warm, festive glow. Icicle lights and curtain lights also lend a dreamy, festive charm.
Diyas and Candles
No Diwali decoration is complete without the beautiful earthen diyas or candles. Intricately carved and painted diyas as well as modern candles are available in myriads of enchanting shapes and designs. They are usually placed on the doors, windows, balconies, pooja areas, and the front yard to symbolize the triumph of light over spiritual darkness. Decorative candles also come in lovely shapes like flowers, elephants, birds, etc.
Lanterns and Lamps
Lanterns and lamps occupy a special place in Diwali decorations. An array of clay diyas hanging in a pattern makes for a lovely centerpiece. Decorative lanterns in colorful kandeel paper, jute, and silk fabrics impart a heritage charm. Intricately carved wooden lamps as well as Moroccan-style colorful glass lamps also spruce up living rooms and courtyards. From floor lamps to table lamps in classic as well as funky modern designs, there are ample options.
Rangoli Stencils and Colors
Torans
Torans are an important traditional decoration for entrances during Diwali. These ornamental hangings crafted from flowers, mango leaves, beads, sequins, mirrors, bells, etc. symbolize an auspicious welcome. Intricate torans in various materials like wood, metal, beads, and paper mache are available for doorways and walls. They immediately spruce up the Diwali decor.
Festive Cushions and Table Linen
Get some new cushions in bright festive colors and prints for Diwali decor. Phulkari embroidered cushion covers, ones with mirrorwork, zardozi, and threadwork, add a festive flair. Mix and match cushions in bright hues of red, orange, and yellow with subtle pastels for a vibrant look. Update kitchen and dining table linen like tablecloths, napkins, and placemats in traditional prints like bandhani, bagh, leheriya, ajrakh. They will instantly spruce up home decor for Diwali.
Diwali Wall Hangings
Hang up cheery Diwali-themed wall decor pieces to spruce up home walls. Options like intricate mandalas, floral gita or other spiritual scriptures, colorful fabric hangings with mirrorwork, metal art, wood wood-carved wall accents depicting Diwali imagery lend a pleasing festive touch. Go for vibrant depictions of diyas, lanterns, rangoli, Lakshmi, Ganesha, fireworks etc.
Pooja Thali Decor
The pooja thali is decorated with great care during Diwali. Get shaped metal plates with cutouts, and etched and embossed designs for placing diya, flowers, auspicious symbols, and roli. Intricately worked brass, silver, or steel pooja thalis add charm. Miniature brass diya holders, small metal kalash, and patras in silver also aid in decorating the pooja platter.
Flower Decorations
Fresh flower decor is a must for Diwali. Marigolds and chrysanthemums in orange hues look best. Roses, lotuses, and other flowers can also be used for decorating pooja rooms, doors, balconies, and windows. Bouquet arrangements in vases also look good. Floral gin and floral bands beautify pillars, walls, doors, etc.
Oil Lamps and Candle Holders
Designer oil lamps in glass, metal, wood, etc. available in attractive shapes like a peacock, parrot, elephant, lotus, etc. look great. Intricately carved brass lamps and colored candle stands add flair. Place them on the floor, tables, shelves, and windowsills to amp up the festive decor. Hanging lamps in colorful stained glass add a bright touch.
Festoon Lighting
For outdoor decoration, rope in festoon lighting is available in various colors and shapes like chili, butterflies, flowers, etc. Drape them over balconies, windows, doors, patios, or yards to instantly jazz up the Diwali decor. These are safe outdoor lighting options. The golden and silver color festoons lend a rich warmth.
In essence, Diwali is a festival that is incomplete without the light of diyas, the radiance of candles and lamps, vibrant hues of rangoli, and splash of colors from festoons and torans.
Decorating the home with ornate and colorful Diwali-themed accents, fabrics, flowers, and lighting options enhances positive energy and ushers in prosperity and joy.
Last update on March 2024 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API