Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner and preparations are in full swing to welcome Lord Ganesha. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, the 10-day-long festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Maharashtra is one among the states that witnesses large scale celebrations during the festival. Ganesh pandals are set up at every nook and corner of the street setting the mood for the festive season. People also bring Ganpati idols and celebrate the festival with large scale celebrations. Houses are cleaned and decorated ahead of Ganpati's arrival. People create Makhar on which the idol is placed. While prefer to buy it, others bring out their creative side and try their hands at making Makhar for their Ganpati idols. And as the festival approaches, we have compiled a list of DIY Ganpati Makhars you can make at home.

Makhar making may be a little time-consuming act, but adding a personal touch will make the occasion a special one for you. You can choose from an array of options as of what you what your Ganpati Makhar to look like. The Makhar can be made around a theme or simply a floral one or something on extravagant. 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 is observed in the month of Bhadra as per the Hindu Calendar. The festival begins on Shukla Chaturthi which is the fourth day of the waxing moon period and ends on the 14th day of the waxing moon period known as Anant Chaturdashi. In the Gregorian calendar, it falls either in the month of August or September. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 falls on September 2.

1. Paper Floral Makhar

A sheet of cardboard, coloured sheets and a few other stationaries will help you make you this Makhar. You can add colours and decorative items on it as per your likings.

2. Makhar  With Lights

Although a little time-consuming, this Makhar will enhance the look of the Ganpati idol. You can choose coloured paper flowers of your choice depending on the wall against you are planning to keep it against.

3. Peacock Makhar

This a beautiful Makhar that will enhance the look of your Ganpati idol. You can make the quilt designs according to your preference and also add beads and other decorative items.

4. Fort Makhar

This fort Makhar will ensure that your Ganpati idol looks unique. While this is a basic idea of how of fort Makhar can be made, you can bring in your creativity and make it as per your likings and requirement.

5. Flower Makhar

This is the most simple Makhar of all the above-shown ones. You simply have to buy a bunch of your favourite flowers and arrange it a semi-circle shape above the idol. It will immediately make the whole set up look nice.

Decorations play a major role in Ganpati festivals and especially when it is at home, people like to add a personal touch to it. You can make your pandals look the best if you invest a little time and energy into. We hope the above Makhar ideas come handy to you. We wish you all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi in advance!

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