“Ganpati Bappa Morya” This sacred quote, has universe of strength in itself. Every year when it’s the time for the Ganpati festival, there is some unique excitement we all have in our hearts. From welcoming them with great pomp to making their stay at our home a lovely experience. And when Lord Ganesha is brought to homes, we do decorate our houses with different themes and ideas. With such a level of eagerness, we often get confused about how to handle decorations. And here’s why we have come up with this blog, suggesting ideas, tips, and tricks that you can try for this Ganesh Chaturthi.
Floral Mandaps
Everyone knows that flowers are close to any deities. Flowers are 100% green and absolutely eco-friendly. And hence there is no other better option than to decorate our houses with colorful flowers. You might also use the Mandaps or the Makars used for Ganpati made up of flowers. You can use the loose flowers or weave a garland of flowers for Ganpati Bappa.
Flower Based Decoration
Eco-Friendly Craft Work Decor
It may sound a little cliche, but using the paperwork for decorating is the best idea on its own. Being eco-friendly, it makes you express your creativity and also adds an ambient, elegant look. Using colorful paper, you can make flowers or even paper fans. To add a bit of glam to the paper fans, use liquid glitter to outline them or scribble on them as a modern artist would do.
Theme Based Decoration Ideas
Village Theme Based Decor
As we know, villages play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance. So, you can decorate your houses with Village Theme for Lord Ganesha. Various objects available in villages can be made up of papers, paints, and other natural materials. You can even use some clothes and hay grass to represent farms, rural huts.
Himalaya Themed Decor
The Himalayas located in the northern part of India serves an important role to all living beings. Religiously, one significance of the Himalayas is that Goddess Parvati- wife of Lord Shiva is the daughter of the Himalayas. The river Ganga, held in the hairs of Lord Shiva, is originated from the Himalayas only. And Lord Ganesha is helped to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. So decorating our home as the Himalayas, would let Lord Ganesha feel as staying in his own hometown. You can create a replica of the Himalayas mountains full of snow by using white clothes and other fabric materials.
Coconut Based Decor
Coconut represents the Hindu trinity, Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh. Devotees offer coconut to all gods whenever they workshop. Coconut also known as shrifal, is considered to be sacred for any of the poojas. And hence you can decorate using a Coconut theme. Using the remains of coconut, in a greener way, is the best option. After using coconut, the leftover part can be used for making large coconut idols.
Ganpati Castle Theme Based Decor
Prepare a castle for Lord Ganesha. Castles established the idea of dignity and victory over evilness. Castles were built for powerful lords, so as to keep an overview of their countries. So why not prepare a castle for Lord Ganesha who always keeps an eye on all of us and protects us from any misfortunes.
Starry Sky Theme Decor
Balloon Decor
No matter of any occasion, Balloons never fail to brighten up the decorations. Balloons won’t cost you much and also will add a colorful look. Balloons anticipate a joy of happiness which makes anyone feel extremely happy from within. In these ways, you can decorate your house or place it with balloons too.
Lotus Theme Decor
Lotus is regarded in many cultures. Lotus is considered a symbol of purity, enlightenment, strength. It provides the perfect analogy, that even if its roots are in dirty water, still it glooms and produces the most beautiful flower. Taken into consideration, we can make the aasan for Ganpati in form of a lotus. This aasan can be made of any material such as paper or eco-friendly materials available in the market.
Charoit Theme Decor
As we all know, that Lord Ganesha is drawn on a chariot by mooshak, that is mouse. Dinka, the mouse represents speed and sharpness. Similarly, you can decorate Lord Ganesha’s seat in the form of a Chariot driven by many mouses.
Peacock Decor
This is surely an impressive decoration theme for Ganesh Chaturthi, as of peacock dignified self-confidence, dignity, refinement, and knowledge. In many religions, Peacock is considered to be sacred and worshipped alongside the edited. So you can decorate the pandals or mandaps for Lord Ganesha in form of a Peacock. The Peacock feathers can be drawn or created using papers or other materials.
Ganpati Rangolis
Rangolis are usually made during Diwali or any festival. And hence, on Ganesh Chaturthi, you can draw rangolis to ward off evils and welcome Lord Ganesha with happiness, positivity, and good luck. Rangolis create positive energy in the home and surroundings. Here are some rangoli designs that you can try.
Lighting Up Diyas
Lightning Diyas signifies the victory of good over evil. The light that is produced from Diya symbolizes knowledge, ignorance of darkness, and auspiciousness. So before worshipping any diety, it is necessary to light up Diya and bow down before the power of almighty and knowledge.
We @Venuemonk are hereby trying to provide you with some creative ideas for Ganpati Decoration at home to welcome him with an open heart. With these beautiful decorations, Ganpati will shower his blessings on you forever and ever!!