5 Pooja Room Decor Tips For Ugadi!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 11:35

Ugadi, which is formed by the combination of 'yuga' and 'adi', literally means, the beginning of a new age. This day is celebrated as the new year in the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In Maharashtra it is called Gudi Padwa. Pooja romm decor is a very important element in any Indian festival. This festival is particularly important in terms of home decorating ideas because it is new year day.

Now a days, in the bustle of city life, it has become difficult to follow all the rituals associated with Ugadi. So here are 5 tips to do up your pooja rom decor at top speed.

Tips To Do Your Pooja Room Decor Super Fast:

1. The Leafy Torana: Indian festivals are always associated with harvest and this festival usually falls at the end of March. So what is the biggest summer harvest of the year? Mangoes of course. The torana or string of mango leaves tied horizontally over doors represents 'green' or bountiful harvest. Mangoes are also a favourite of Lord Kartik or Kumara Swamy so it most definitely should adorn the doorway to your sacred chamber.

2. The Kalash: Your home decorating ideas for new year simply must include a kalash. The kalash is basically a medium sized brass pot which signifies the solidity of home and hearth. A new kalash must be placed as the centre piece of your pooja room decor with 5 mango leaves in it. A swastika drawn with kum kum (vermilion) means that only holy energies reside within your home.

3. The Rangoli: This art of making floor designs come in handy for almost every festive decoration. It is time consuming so you can do it symbolically. Rangoli can be made with colour, white rice paste or flowers. A symmetrical pattern is usually drawn around the the place where the kalash is placed. You can repeat the same designs at the four corners of the room to make it look like a theme.

4. Fresh Flowers: If you want to keep it simple and traditional then fresh flowers, specially yellow ones must be placed at the foot of every deity you worship. A Hindu pooja room is a shrine to many gods and goddesses. On this special day, be partial to none. Flourish flowers and garlands on all. It is also customary to garland the pictures of your family members who have passed away.

5. An Aromatic Beginning: Indian's lay great emphasis on aroma. That is why make Ugadi, the first day of the as fragrant as you can. Basil (tulsi), chandan (sandalwood) and incense sticks that are part of traditional rituals create an aura of holiness in your pooja room.

To key to doing your pooja room decor for Ugadi is to keep it basic by sticking to tradition.