Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Home Decoration Ideas: 5 Simple and Creative Ways to Decorate Ganesh Pandal at Home For Ganeshotsav (View Images and Videos)

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The 10-day festival falls in the month of August or September as per the Gregorian calendar. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 will be observed on September 2. The Hindu festival witnesses large scale celebrations and festivities in the country. Devotees welcome Ganpati idols to their house amidst dancing and singing. People clean their houses and deck it up beautifully marking the arrival of Ganpati. Decorations play a major role during Ganpati festival for people setting up Ganpati pandals at their homes. Various accessories, stationaries and decorative items are brought together to put up beautiful art pieces together and make pandals look the best. Ganeshotsav 2019: This Eco-Friendly Ganpati Growing Into a Plant is a Perfect Idol for Ganesh Chaturthi.

From rangoli, oil lamps, lights, flower, lanterns and ribbons, many decorative items go into beautifying the idol and the house. After 10 days of rituals and ceremonies, the Ganpati idol is immersed in water, as per the tradition. While Ganeshotsav is celebrated across the country, the festival is observed with a lot of fanfare in Maharashtra's Mumbai and Pune. And as the day approaches, we have compiled a list of ideas to brighten your Ganesh pandal at home. Lalbaugcha Raja 2019 Darshan: How to Reach The Famous Ganeshotsav Pandal of Mumbai By Train or Road This Ganesh Chaturthi.

1. Rangoli

Rangolis are a part and parcel of most Indian festivals. The design and bright colours immediately set the mood of any auspicious occasion. You can try different patterns and hues to enhance the look alongside oil lamps. You can also draw Ganpati shaped rangolis setting the theme for the festival.

2. Lamps

Oil lamps can immediately brighten the mood of any occasion. It brings in a traditional look and feel to the place reminding everyone of childhood celebrations. You can place them around your rangoli or simply put them on either corner of your door, as a welcome sign to guests. Lanterns can also have a similar effect if adorned properly during the festive season.

3. Lights

Lights are what celebrations are all about and Ganesh Chaturthi will be left incomplete without some bright pops. While rope lights or fairy lights are popular options, you can also go for coloured bulbs and place it above your Ganpati idol. You can also create your own DIY paper flower lights to make your decoration look unique.

4. Ganpati Idol Decorations

You can showcase your creativity at Ganpati pandal in your home. From fairy lights, flowers, beads, ribbons, bells, confetti to hand-made artwork, you can decorate your pandal according to your wish. While some prefer to keep it simple, others go for extravagant ones with elaborate arrangements.

5. Plan a Theme 

Most people prefer to decorate their Ganpati pandals at home around a theme. Some of the commonly used themes showcase nature including floral, waterfalls, forest, birds, fruits etc. Fresh flowers and leaves are always a part of these decorations. Lately, eco-friendly Ganpatis are becoming popular as people are more and more becoming aware of the hazardous effect of plastic, thermal and other similar non-degradable items.

Like any other Indian festival, food is an integral part of Ganeshotsav. Laddus and modaks are made it is believed to be among Ganpati's favourite desserts.  As the festival approaches, people have already started preparing for the celebrations. We wish everyone celebrating Happy Ganeshotsav in advance!

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