DIY IDEAS FOR DIWALI

Every year it's the same question. How to make this Diwali a little different from last years'? One can find loads of inspiration on the internet these days.Sharing some ideas with all of you,  just in case you missed them. These are very simple ones but with a little more imagination & creativity from your side, you can give these arrangements a whole new meaning.

With Marigolds

I have always liked Marigolds but apart from the usual floating Marigolds, never gave much thought to it.This one looks real simple but can give a face-lift to your entrance. Do try this out.What you need are only many strings of Marigold and there you have a pretty decor idea ready to follow.

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Kolam from Rice paste

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Such a simple one. Don't stop at one design .Keep making these arch shaped designs continuously.The plumerias in these small earthen bowls create the necessary drama in the decor. Place flower bowls in each arch .Not only at the entrance but drawn anywhere inside your home, they would look appealing.

Paper torans

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You can make torans from paper too. Just follow the step wise procedure in the image above to make such individual flowers. string them together in the pattern of your choice and a pretty toran for your front door or pooja room is ready!

Lights on Deepavali

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 This is a real easy one.Get hold of some T-light candles, paper bags and doilies.
Stick pretty doilies on these paper bags.Place the T-light inside the bags and you have a arrangement worth dying for!

So get going folks...Do share with me, your ideas too. I can share them with sajavat readers. Let us have a safe & prosperous Diwali.Stay blessed.

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Painted Prayers

You know what PAINTED PRAYERS are? They are traditional Kolams or Rangolis.

According to wikipedia,"Kolam  is a form of drawing that is drawn by using rice flour/chalk/chalk powder/white rock powder often using naturally/synthetically colored powders in various parts of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and a few other Asian countries. A Kolam is a geometrical line drawing composed of curved loops, drawn around a grid pattern of dots. In South India, it is widely practised by female Hindu family members in front of their houses. Kolams are regionally known by different names in India, Raangolee in Maharashtra, Aripan in Mithila , Hase and Raongoli in Kannada in Karnataka, Muggulu in Andhra Pradhesh,Golam in Kerala etc., More complex Kolams are drawn and colors are often added during holiday occasions and special events.

Kolams are thought to bring prosperity to homes." In earlier days,these rangolis were made of coarse rice powder not with the only intention of decorating but also to invite ants, small birds and other creatures to feed on them.It signifies a world of harmonious co-living.

A little variation from the traditional South Indian style are these rangolis but nevertheless amazing.

This festive season get inspired by these designs and try some in your own home.

Sharing some designs I found on Pinterest. Kudos to the artist. 

Simply superb isn't it? Floored by the floral motifs... The name' painted prayers' is apt. You are sure to invoke God's blessings too, thru these hand paintings.

Enjoy the festivals all of you and try implementing some of these beauties in your own home.