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Creative Tips To Decorate Ganesha Idol For Chaturthi

The rebirth of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi. During this festival, devotees believe that Lord Ganesha bestows His presence on earth. Lord Ganesha is worshipped for His wisdom, prosperity and fortune.

During the festival, Lord Ganesha idols in all shapes and sizes are decorated to show affection towards the Lord. Idol decoration is an imperative part of the celebration.

The idols or statues of Lord Ganesha are generally made of materials such as bronze, metal, wood, marble, glass and clay. As a rule, Ganesha idols embellishment includes the utilisation of gold, silver copper for plating.

Most people like to do the decoration themselves according to their creativity. The idols or statues of Lord Ganesha come in different shapes, structures and positions such as standing, ruminating, leaning back and so forth. From few inches to 20 feet long, every size of Lord Ganesha is available.

Below are mentioned a few tips to decorate Lord Ganesha at home to make this festival eco-friendly.

Rangoli

Rangoli

Rangoli is a very important part of any puja decoration. You can use kolam powder to draw a lovely Lord Ganesha in the middle and decorate it all around. This kolam powder is something that is very commonly found in all Hindu homes. It will also give you some time to bond with your family in decorating the rangoli.

Silver and Gold Jewellery

Silver and Gold Jewellery

Jewellery can be used to adorn the Lord Ganesha idol and make Him look splendid. This is one of the tips to decorate Lord Ganesha at home. He is sure to look really nice on these days. There is a myth that Lord Ganesha loves to dress up, so it is left to your imagination and you can adorn Him with the best jewellery possible.

Marigold Flowers

Marigold Flowers

One of the tips to decorate Ganesha at home is that you can use marigold flowers. It is said that Lord Ganesha loves marigold flowers, especially the orange coloured ones. So you can use this to make garlands and cover up His entire pot-bellied visage. This will make the Lord Ganesha look very royal.

Turban or Crown

Turban or Crown

You can also use a turban to decorate Lord Ganesha. An embellished piece of cloth is all you need for the turban. This might be difficult to get. A crown can be used to decorate His head and He will look very majestic in it. This is one of the tips to decorate Ganesha at home.

Curtains and Pedestal

Curtains and Pedestal

You can also place Lord Ganesha on a pedestal as He is considered always sitting on His throne. You can also replicate the same. One of the tips to decorate Ganesha at home is using curtains that will make the background look vibrant.


Story first published: Monday, August 25, 2014, 18:37 [IST]
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