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Diwali is one of the closest festivals to my heart and I have a great respect for the significance of this absolutely wonderful festival. The fact that Diwali binds people of different castes and creeds togetheris perhaps the biggest reason why it is such a popular and loved festival. Hence, all over India and in various other parts of the world as well, Diwali is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and fervor. However, a lot of efforts have to be made to pull-off a successful Diwali celebration, one of the most important and time consuming being home decoration. With just a few weeks left for Diwali, it seems almost foolish not to start making arrangements right away. As most of us lead hectic and busy lives, our homes do not get the constant attention they require. As a result they only get cleaned on the surface level on a daily basis. However, comes Diwali and this practice undergoes a complete 360 degree change. I am quite certain that for most of us Diwali is that time of the year when each and every corner of our home gets thoroughly cleaned and beautified. After all it is such a wonderful and special occasion that decorating and bedecking the house almost feels like a necessity. While there are various ways in which you can beautify your home this Diwali, a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary is a good idea. Try decorating your home in the following ways to achieve a well-blended look:- • Idols of Gods and Goddesses – These are an absolute ‘must haves’ for any Diwali celebration. The fact that on Diwali night the whole family offers prayers to the almighty for his blessings makes having the idols of gods and goddesses an essential requirement. The idols are mostly of God Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi; however, some people also place the idols of Rama and Sita along with them. These idols are available in a large variety of shapes, sizes, materials and designs too. You can purchase whichever one you like and place it in a clean area of your home. To add a beautiful touch to the idols decorate them with flower petals and garlands. • Decorative Lamps – Lamps, both earthen and metallic, have always been used to decorate homes since several years. However, with different and new styles of lamps being introduced in the market every now and then; you could try some other varieties to make this Diwali different. Some of the most common types of lamps available in the market these days are designer handmade lamps of different materials, glass lamps, LED lamps, flower shaped lamps and so on. If you further want to beautify your home, you could also use aroma lamps. These are one of the most wonderful products for home decoration. Not only will it give a gentle soothing light, it will spread a delightfully mesmerizing fragrance in your home too. Try it out for a great experience this Diwali • Beautiful Candles–Just like lamps, candles can be used for decorating your home too. What with plenty of options of candles in different shapes, sizes and designs, you will be spoil for choice. Be sure to light candles and lamps in every corner of your home. For an aesthetic look, team them up with flowers and flower petals. An arrangement of floating candles and flower petals in a flat, wide urn looks absolutely amazing. Also if you are fond of scented candles, place a few ornate ones around your home. The effect will be awesome. • Door And Window Decorations– Most of us get so busy with decorating different parts of the homes that we hardly pay any attention to our doors and windows. In fact, most people don’t even consider it important. However, decorating your doors and windows can completely transform the look of your home. Various door hangings are available in the market, with auspicious words and symbols written across it. Hang one of these at the entrance of your home. As for the inside, decorate the doors and windows with strings of flowers, leaves, oil burner, colorful beads, bells and other decorative items. This will truly add the festive spirit to your home. • Rangolis–Rangolis are generally made at the entrance of the home and are made with beautiful bright colors to enhance the festive look. Though they are slightly tedious to make, the effect is great. However, with rangoli stencils and ready-made rangolis available in the market, this problem has been solved as well. You could also try making your rangoli with leaves and colorful fresh flower petals - a popular tradition of Kerala. Further beautify your rangoli with earthen lamps, and you are good to go. So there you are. These are my five ideas to decorate your home this Diwali. Try out these fun diwali gifts ideas and bask in the festive spirit. However, don’t forget to let your own imaginations run wild - innovate and experiment - you will definitely create something truly magical, truly festive!!
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