Bring home colourful chowkis, flowers for the season to up your Ganesh Chaturthi decor game
These simple tips will make sure your home has that happy, festive vibe.
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Go green this festive season, and bring home an eco-friendly Ganesha idol.
Ganesh Chaturthi is synonymous with beautiful pandals, sumptuous food and gorgeous festive wear. The festivities begin with welcoming an idol of Lord Ganesha into the home.
Whether you plan to celebrate the festival surrounded by family, or are hosting a bash for all your loved ones, it’s time to up your decor game to match the festive vibe.
Adding a dash of colour, flowers, candles can go a long way in adding character to any space without making too many changes.
If you’re setting up a pandal for the idol at home, invest in some colourful chowkis. The low-level stools can be used to place the idol or diyas on, and can elevate an otherwise dull space. Pepperfry's collection of chowkis will give you plenty of options to choose An important decor element is flowers. Fresh or dried, they are the perfect addition to any space. Whether you want to go for big brass planters, or smaller vases, remember, flowers are always a good idea! <p>This silver-plated vase by Good Earth is inspired by a Persian jug, and a beautiful addition to any space. (Image: goodearth.in)<br></p> For a table layout, incorporate elements of different heights. This gives the eye something to focus on at all times, and you get a chance to experiment with more of your decor elements (candles, photo frames).
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While adding temporary touches to your home is a great way to add a festive touch, some things, like this Ganesha idol by Swarovski, call for a more permanent space. Adorned with over 45,000 crystals in 17 different colours, each idol takes 350 hours to be made. (Image: swarovski.com) Alternatively you can also go green this festive season, and bring home an eco-friendly Ganesha idol.
Decor Done Right! Five Easy Steps To Add To Your Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
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One of the most popular festivals in the country, Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated with much fervour. Whether you bring Ganpati Bappa (a Ganesha idol) home, host a Ganesh puja or visit a pandal, there's always something to do.
Here are five easy steps to brighten up your home for the festival.
One of the most popular festivals in the country, Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated with much fervour. Whether you bring Ganpati Bappa (a Ganesha idol) home, host a Ganesh puja or visit a pandal, there..
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If you are bringing a Ganesh idol are home, opt for an eco-friendly Ganpati. With the environmental issues increasing, it is advisable to buy eco-friendly idols. You can even later immerse these idols in the soil and grow a plant out of that soil. Another option are marble idols. Simple, yet classy, these idols will last you years and are a welcome addition to any space in the house.
If you are bringing a Ganesh idol are home, opt for an eco-friendly Ganpati. With the environmental issues increasing, it is advisable to buy eco-friendly idols. You can even later immerse these idol..
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Flowers have been associated with divinity and are used for worship, since ancient times. While fresh flowers are still the norm, you can also opt for artificial flowers to decorate the backdrop of your puja room, as well as the entrance of your house. Apart from being easily accessible and affordable, artificial flowers are durable, which means they will last longer than fresh blooms.
Flowers have been associated with divinity and are used for worship, since ancient times. While fresh flowers are still the norm, you can also opt for artificial flowers to decorate the backdrop of y..
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This year, instead of going the traditional way of using Ganesh-imprinted door panels, you can opt for beaded door hangings. You can also use handmade door hangings made of tooran, ribbons, leafs or lights to beautify your entryway. Wind chimes are another unconventional option.
This year, instead of going the traditional way of using Ganesh-imprinted door panels, you can opt for beaded door hangings. You can also use handmade door hangings made of tooran, ribbons, leafs or ..
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Diyas and lamps make for beautiful additions to any decor. For this special occasion you can get Ganesha diyas. You can also decorate them with fairy lights and use them as table pieces in the lobby or at the entrance for a magical effect.
Diyas and lamps make for beautiful additions to any decor. For this special occasion you can get Ganesha diyas. You can also decorate them with fairy lights and use them as table pieces in the lobby ..
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Paintings are a must in any space. More than just looking pretty on the wall, they also add character. Invest in a Ganesha painting for your home. One of the most popular painting this year is the Vakratundra Ganesh painting.
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Paintings are a must in any space. More than just looking pretty on the wall, they also add character. Invest in a Ganesha painting for your home. One of the most popular painting this year is the Va..
