Navratri is the celebration of divine feminine energy. It marks the beginning of the Hindu Lunar calendar starting with Gudi Padwa, making it a perfect time for celebrating and enjoying nature’s beauty. So, when you decorate your home on this auspicious occasion why not infuse it with a touch of nature and give your place a positive vibe. In this article, we will explore some unique DIY decor ideas, flower arrangements and more so that beutifying your homes can have a personalised touch as well.

DIY DECORS FOR NAVRATRI:

 

When you use nature-inspired smells in your Navratri decorations, it makes the festival even more special, bringing you closer to nature. Ridhima Kansal, who is the Director of Rosemoore suggested the following ways by which you can create small decorative pieces to bring in a festive vibe to your homes:

1. DIY Potpourri: Enjoy nature’s fragrance by making your DIY potpourri. You can use dry leaves and herbs with rose, and marigold petals. You can also add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and dried citrus peels. Put this mix in pretty bowls around your home. When the wind blows, it will smell like a beautiful garden.

2. Scented Balls: Craft scented balls using a mixture of essential oils and dried petals of your favourite flowers. Roll them into small spheres and let them dry naturally. Hang these scented balls in sachets or place them in woven baskets, bringing the fresh, earthy aroma of nature into your living spaces.

3. Candle Charm: Brighten your home with glowing scented candles. Opt for fragrances like cedarwood, citrus, rose, and eucalyptus to infuse the natural soothing smell all around. Put these candles on wooden trays or in terracotta holders to create a cozy atmosphere with a comforting nature touch.

4. Sacred Incense Sticks: Light up the claiming natural incense sticks or cones made from dry sacred flowers, woods, and resins. Pick fragrances like sandalwood, lavender, etc which smell very nice. During your Navratri pooja rituals light them up or when you meditate to turn your home into a peaceful and calm place.

TIPS TO DECK UP EACH CORNER OF YOUR HOME:

 

This Navratri, you can also adorn your home with furniture decor, rugs, lamps, and mirrors, adding a personal touch to your celebrations. Here are some creative ideas suggested by Raghunandan Saraf, CEO and Founder, Saraf Furniture:

1. Furniture Decor:

• Mandap Seating: Create comfortable seating arrangements using brightly-coloured pillows and blankets. Put a small mandap (canopy) made by wood or a cane in a corner and embellish it with a marigold necklace or multi-colour textiles.
• Chowki Pooja Corner: Opt for smaller items like wooden/metal chowki (low stool tables) to place your deity on them. Let them experience the taste of different traditional foods like Murukku and Sakkarai Pongal. Dress them up in traditional costumes and rangoli design to make it more festive looking.

2. Rugs:

• Rangoli Inspired Rugs: Instead of age-old rangoli, try rugs that have rangoli patterns. For instance, rugs with stunning colours and patterns can be used in the entrance or the living room as they help beautify these spaces.
• Printed Dhurries (A dhurrie is an Indian or Pakistani handwoven rug or a thin flat carpet, an item of home furnishing): Go for strong colours and established designs, printed in order to catch the eye and complement your Navratri decor. These rugs not just add warmth but also make the space more special and beautiful.

3. Lamps:

• DIY Lanterns: Make your lanterns the way you want, using paint and glass containers. Add some LED candles or string lights inside to make them glitter. Laminate them and place some in the corners of your house for such a spirited moment.
• Diya Decor: Use conventional old diyas (earthen lamps) as ornamentation inside your home. Give them a makeover so that they attract the beholder with their brightness or add mirrors and beads to them for a festive decorative effect.

4. Mirror:

• Mirror Garlands: Make garlands with miniature round mirrors and beads. You can hang them on doorways, windows or walls to give a point of reflection.
• Mirror Work Wall Art: If you want a special wall hanging with artistic elements, try mirrors of different shapes and sizes, or you can hang a single large mirror so that it becomes a statement piece. If you arrange them into a certain design of your choice, you have a better opportunity to add charm to your space.

FLORAL DECORS FOR NAVRATRI:

A defining aspect of Navratri festival celebration is the adornment of houses with colourful flowers that depicts joy and invites Goddess Durga. Here are some delightful floral decor inspirations suggested by Nidhi Aggarwal, Founder, SpaceMantra to infuse joy into your home this Navratri:

1. Marigold Marvel: Embellish your home with vibrant orange-yellow strings of marigold flowers which are renowned for their brilliant colour. This is especially heightened at the beginning of spring, when flowers begin to bloom and birds start to chirp, filling the air with their sweet melodies.
2. Rangoli Radiance: Draw elaborate rangoli patterns by using a different kind of flowerings for example rose petals, chrysanthemums and jasmine. These ornamental or flowery patterns don’t only look pretty but they also mean auspiciousness and wish of good luck.
3. Lotus Elegance: Lotus holds the core spiritual significance of Hinduism faith. If you are looking to add elegance to your decor, consider floating them in bowls of water or arranging them in decorative vases that will infuse the atmosphere with this element of purity.
4. Tulip Tranquility: If you want the room to be crisp and modern, switch to tulips in shades ranging from the deepest red, pink, to purple. Jumble them up into tall vases or use them to create different types of floral centerpieces for your Navratri celebrations.
5. Dahlia Delight: Famous for their intense colours and multiple layer petals, dahlias can be eye catchy, and ideal to add a dramatic effect to your Navratri setting. Combine differing types of dahlia to make an impressive flower arrangement.
6. Lily Love: Liles reflect purity, majesty and chastity. Utilise lilies in the floral decor to achieve a tranquil and soothing atmosphere in your living space during the Navratri celebrations.
7. Sunflower Sunshine: Having a cheerful, vibrant colour, sunflower serves wonderfully as a conversation starter or as a colourful item to your Navratri decor. Give them to people as wreaths or bouquets that will work as a symbol of happiness and joy.
8. Carnation Charm: Carnations may have different shades of pink and red that can reflect love or devotion. Use them in your Navratri flower arrangements to send warm wishes and blessings to a loved one.

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