Flower decoration at home for pooja

Indian culture is rich in festivals. For all our celebrations, we buy new clothes and make delicious food and sweets. We also decorate our houses by getting them painted, cleaned, and decorated with lights, colours, and flowers. Hindus perform pooja decorations in their homes for festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and Durga pooja. Poojas are also held for birthdays, weddings, naming ceremonies, etc. 

Here are some flower decoration ideas for pooja at home. These ideas are classified based on the various kinds of flowers used. These ideas can make your house look sublime during the festive season.

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Use marigold garlands

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The simplest and most popular way of flower decoration is using marigold garlands. Marigolds are flowers that come in yellow and orange colours. The garlands look vibrant when paired with green leaves or light bulbs. You can also tie small bells at the end of the garlands to make them look prettier. They have a pleasant soothing aroma and remain fresh for two to three days. Marigolds can also be used to make beautiful floral carpets as decoration. You can also make garlands by mixing and matching the yellow and orange flowers to create beautiful patterns.

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Decorate with roses

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Rose is a favourite for flower decoration at home. First, pour water into a beautiful earthen, copper, or brass vessel. Next, drop petals and place them in various corners or entrances of your house. This simple setup will easily attract guests. Rose garlands and floor arrangements also look gorgeous. Look for the colours of roses to make your décor even more attractive.

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Use Jasmine

Pure white jasmine flowers are often used for all poojas at home. They bring a positive vibe with their lovely fragrance. Jasmine garlands are often petite and can be used to decorate the idols for the pooja. They can also be used to decorate the walls and floor. When placed with earthen lamps or ‘diyas’, they look delightful. Jasmine garlands are tied and interspersed with Tulsi leaves or tiny rose flowers for colour contrast. A variety of flowers called tube roses is also white. These can also be used to make garlands and mix and match with marigolds.

Flower decoration for pooja: Decorate with lotus

Lotus flowers are of great significance in poojas. They are also used in temples. These alluring flowers look stunning in any décor. For poojas, garlands can be made from just lotus or combined with white tube rose or jasmine flowers. The flower’s light pink shade and buds are soothing to the eyes. Usually, only flowers and not buds are used for pooja. Lotus buds are among the few exceptions. Pooja or not, you can use these flowers to decorate your house. Find a lovely flower vase for the buds with their long stem, or place them in a vessel with water to look just like in their natural habitat. 

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Decorate with hibiscus

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The Hibiscus flower is traditionally used daily in many households as an offering to God. This fabulous flower can bring vibrance to your home and pooja. Even though the most common variety is red, this flower comes in several colours, such as yellow, orange, pink, and white. There are also bi-coloured varieties with combinations like orange-red, white-red, etc. This flower looks glorious when simply placed on a copper plate. It can directly be placed near the deities too. The life of hibiscus is only for a day or less, so you must change it every day if your pooja is for several days.

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Use flowers on a string

Create a mesmerising pooja space with the use of flowers on a string. String together fresh flowers of your choice, such as marigolds, roses, or jasmine, using a thin thread or twine. Hang these flower strings as garlands or curtains around the pooja area. The fragrant blooms will infuse the space with a divine ambiance, creating a serene and auspicious atmosphere for your prayers and rituals.

 

Flower decoration for pooja: Decorate with petals in a plate

Enhance the beauty of your pooja setup by decorating with petals on a plate. Select a decorative plate or a shallow tray and fill it with fresh flower petals of vibrant colours. Choose petals of flowers like roses, marigolds or lotus to create an exquisite display. Arrange the petals in intricate patterns or simply scatter them gracefully on the plate. This simple yet elegant decoration adds a touch of grace and reverence to your pooja space, creating a visually captivating focal point that enhances the spiritual ambiance.

Flower decoration for pooja: Create a floral arch

 

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Elevate the elegance of your pooja space by creating a stunning floral arch. Begin by selecting an arch structure or creating one using flexible materials like wire or bamboo. Adorn the arch with an abundance of fresh flowers and greenery, such as roses, orchids, jasmine, and ferns. Secure the blooms with floral wire or zip ties, ensuring a lush and seamless display. The floral arch serves as a breathtaking backdrop for the pooja area, symbolising beauty, abundance, and divine blessings. It creates a captivating focal point, infusing the space with a sense of grandeur and sacredness.

 

Wrapping up

A pooja is often performed to invoke the holy spirit and bring good health, happiness, and prosperity to our homes. A clean, beautifully decorated house gives out the positive energy required at such poojas. With these flower decorations ideas for pooja at home, you can make your house in line with the positive atmosphere, and your house looks splendid and inviting for your guests.

 

FAQs

Which flowers can be used for pooja decoration?

What items are required to do flower decoration?

Essentially, only flowers are required. You can make beautiful floral carpets to decorate your home. However, you may also use threads to make garlands, earthen lamps, copper or earthen vessels, tea-light candles, fairy-light bulbs, and so on to do a variety of décor.

Can I use flowers with Rangoli?

Absolutely. Rangoli is a design made on the floor with coloured powders. This is often a part of most poojas. In addition, you can use fresh flowers and tiny earthen lamps.

Can I use artificial flowers?

Artificial flowers are never used for pooja. Some people buy plastic garlands for decoration because they can be reused and are economical. However, we are fans of fresh flowers. Find a few flowers from your garden, and you are good to go!

Once the pooja is over, what do I do with the dry flowers?

You can put the dry flowers in a compost pit and later use them as manure for your plants. You can also make potpourri out of dry flowers and use them to spread their fragrance for a long time in your home.