There are many ways in which homeowners can quickly get their homes ready for the festive season, with designer accessories that are readily available. Here’s a guide on how to use these, to decorate your home for Dussehra
The festive season is a time when many homeowners decorate their homes to make them colorful and bright. This often extends to the temple area, where attractive puja accessories are used. For those who lack the time to make elaborate preparations, designer accessories for festivals are now easily available in stores. In this article, we will suggest some decor ideas for adding a festive touch to your home on Dussehra.
From bandhanwars, decorative Kalash, and chowkis, to instant rangolis and thalis, these accessories can be used to add a festive look to the home, quickly.
“Nowadays, people are increasingly opting for readymade puja accessories and decorative embellishments, to create a divine aura at home during festivals. These accessories can also be customized, according to one’s requirements, the theme of decoration, and price. Readymade accessories are available for decorating the home’s entrance, temple area, floor, and corners,” explains Khushboo Jain, founder, Urban Haveli – The Home Décor Studio, Mumbai.
Decor Ideas for the main entrance
The main entrance provides the first impression of any home. It is also the entry point for positive energies into the house. Hence, this area should be vibrant and welcoming, especially during festivals.
You can decorate the entrance with auspicious symbols like a swastika, shubh labh, om and Laxmi feet. “These days, one gets fancy torans made from terracotta, fabrics like bandhini and even wooden cutouts and papier mâché. Along with fresh flowers like lotus, one can use Ashoka leaves, as they are considered auspicious and combine it with colourful pompoms.
“Embellishments such as tiny bells, beads, stones, pearls, tiny mirrors sequins, silk, and tissue flowers, can also be used to add some glitter,” states Mital Surendira, CEO of Sanskrriti, a gift store in Chennai.
Rangoli is considered auspicious at the main entrance of the house. Readymade rangolis save time and are smudge-free, unlike powder. These are available in various shapes, such as floral and geometric shapes, in acrylic and even plywood. “Portable rangolis are quite popular. They are a perfect fusion of contemporary and traditional designs, We make them on ply and they are light in weight,” adds Surendira. When it comes to serving guests, prasad trays and boxes exquisitely crafted using velvet and gota, are also available.
Festive decor ideas for the temple area
To decorate the temple, one can use a variety of fresh floral garlands that can be custom-made by a florist. One can customize them, according to a theme or color. For example, use orchids for a blue and purple theme, or rose and tuberose if you prefer a red and white color theme.
The puja thali is an important accessory and there are plenty of options to choose from.
“Puja thalis, decorated with kundan, gemstones, laces and metal motifs can add a glamorous touch. Try and colour-coordinate the thali, with the garlands and coconut (festooned with fabric) for a stunning effect. For the festive season, colours like red, yellow, orange, gold and silver are ideal. Accordingly, matching clothes and fabric for the deities, decoration and other puja accessories should be picked, to celebrate events like Dussehra,” suggests Neelam Lahoti of Neelam Arts and Crafts, Mumbai.
Puja thalis made with a wooden base or MDF (medium-density fibreboard) or papier mâché with Kundan studded on them, are easy to maintain. “Apart from this, marble puja thalis with attractive meenakari hand painting work are also becoming popular,” says Jain.
Decor ideas to brighten up the home
To brighten up the home, a variety of diyas and candle stands, in different colors, sizes, and materials, can be used. Simple, hand-painted diyas or even ornate silver ones can add radiance to the temple. Even lanterns have undergone a transformation. Today, one can choose from earthen lanterns or metal lanterns made from copper, brass, or silver in various colors. Dress up the floor with bright rugs and dhurries. Most importantly, ensure that there is ample seating space available for the family around the temple, to sit together and pray during the festival.
Tips to decorate your home quickly, for Dussehra
- The first step to spruce up your house is to de-clutter and clean it. Remove the things that you do not use or no longer need, as it blocks positive energy. A clean house attracts wealth and fortune.
- Rearrange the furniture in the room, to give it a fresh look. You can add more colors through the bed and cushion covers, to give a festive look. You can also add wall rugs or authentic Indian saris, to decorate the walls and columns.
- If you have empty birdcages, you can place plants, ferns, and fresh flowers in them and decorate them with fairy lights, to create beautiful décor pieces. These items can be used to create a focal point in a room, or as a centerpiece or even to add some color to your balcony.
- Bring out the antique vessels and brass lamps or figurines, to add a traditional look to your home. Add a layer of soulful music and fresh fragrance. This will add to the festive spirit at your home.
- You can use elegant and chic geometrical planters and hangers to infuse class and opulence.
- Shades of red, orange, green, etc., are ideal colors for decorating the temple area during festivals. Place red rose petals or marigold in the corners near the temple, to add a festive touch.
- Brighten up the home’s entrance, with spotlights and a toran. Strings of colorful LED lights at the entrance, can add to the festive look.
- Arrange tiny twinkling lights around the temple or stuff fairy lights in see-through jars and place them near the temple area.
- If you prefer eco-friendly décor, opt for products like fresh or dried colorful flowers and leaves, jute flowers, bamboo, and recycled paper.
- Fragrance plays an important role in infusing a festive feel. So, light incense sticks, fragrant candles, or dhoop near the temple. Alternatively, you can use diffusers with camphor, sandalwood rose, or any other oil.
Source-https://housing.com/news/quick-ways-add-festive-touch-home-dussehra/
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