The Festival of Diwali is known for its immense luminosity since it is the time when annual homecomings and bonding with family, friends, and communities take place with great joy and enthusiasm.

People pray for well-being, prosperity, and wealth in their families, and preparations for the same begin a week in advance. Diwali is mainly celebrated by decorating the entire house in warm colors and by lining it with lights

If you're someone who wants to do something modern while maintaining the traditions and culture while also being environmentally friendly and cost-effective, we've got you covered! This article explains how to harmonize with the colors and lights when decorating your house in spectacular ways.

Make it magical with Marigold.

Marigolds are associated with the sun as they symbolize illumination and optimism. They are used to appease the Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Simply decorating the entrance and vital areas of the house with marigolds will not suffice when welcoming their presence and blessings. Adorn the walls of the foyer, living room, and puja area with a unique sequential pattern of hanging marigold flowers and fairy lights/hanging diyas.

A Rejuvenating Rangoli

Rangolis are the first thing that catches the eye as one walks into the house on Diwali. The vibrancy of the rangoli revitalizes the mind and soul. Especially when it is made of flowers. Use flowers associated with Diwali, such as marigolds, roses, Palash, jasmine, lotus, parijata, red hibiscus, and Nerium oleander to create a colorful rangoli. Additionally, include mango leaves and peacock feathers in your design as well. Lastly, center the rangoli with a single oil lamp or arrange multiple diyas in a pattern in and around the rangoli.

A Chic Coffee table

The coffee table is the center of attraction of the seating area in the living room. Do not miss out on an opportunity to create a charm for yourself, your family members, and guests by bejeweling it with candles, as it helps to express one's taste in aesthetics. Place a few candles in elegantly designed candle holders and lanterns, wreathed with flower petals or potpourri.

Tip: Find and place candle holders and lanterns of any color and material that suit well the aesthetics of the home, particularly the coffee table. We suggest opting for a brass one as Hindus highly revere and recommend brass ornaments to decorate the house.

Dazzle it with Diyas

As per Vaastu, you should place diyas in every nook and corner of the house, from the living room, kitchen, and bedroom, to the garden, balcony, etc., wherever possible and safe. A burning diya resembles the divine radiance that eliminates negativity and helps to achieve an optimistic zeal. There's nothing better than the eyes blessed with a glow emanating from the diyas placed all over the house.

Be unencumbered with Uruli

When praying for better financial stability, prosperity, and peace, one method is placing an Uruli or a Water Pot at the house entrance, on the main balcony, or in the puja room before the deities. As per Vaastu, water signifies wealth, and placing an Uruli filled with water, gorgeously touched with flower petals, and floating diyas/tea lights is considered auspicious.

Mount the Sideboard with Savouries

During the celebrations, sweets and snacks are usually placed on the coffee table in the living room to serve the family and guests. If the coffee table is ornamented and cannot accommodate plates filled with snacks, a sideboard is always the best to place a large number of savories. It might as well serve as another piece of attraction in the house.

Natural agents for a nourishing aura

A house should have a refreshing atmosphere for an energetic mind and soul on regular days. For this reason, we use fragrant agents like air fresheners, deodorants, or odor-neutralizers. But during Diwali, keep in mind the safety of keeping up with the traditions, culture, and environment. Choose scented candles, potpourri, and incense sticks. These are anti-bacterial, eco-friendly, and cost-saving fragrances.

Lanterns for a lasting impression

For a change, avoid the custom of using paper or plastic lanterns. Hanging a lantern does not just dispel darkness. It also resides in your memories of the festive season for a long time. This time, display some quirkiness with the lantern hanging by adding earthen diyas or fairy lights in an earthen pot(s) or a glass jar(s). Covering a glass jar with a solid, multi-colored, or printed cloth can be optional.