Devotees, across India, wait for months for Ganesh Chaturthi to celebrate the arrival of Lord Ganpati. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi starts September 7, 2024 and the 10-day festival ends September 17, 2024. One of the key highlights of welcoming Lord Ganpati at home is the Ganpati decoration of the house and place of worship. In this article, we bring you some simple ideas for Ganpati decoration at home.
Maharashtra’s biggest and favourite festival- Ganesh Chaturthi is round, is around the corner. As you set to welcome Ganpati, you will know that home décor does magic to further uplift the positive mood and vibe during the
festival. In this story, compiled are the various background decoration ideas that includes use of do-it-yourself (DIY) crafts, eco-friendly elements, motifs etc. from which you can take inspiration while doing up the décor of your house for the festival so that it leaves an ever-lasting impression on you and your family.
Traditional Ganpati decoration ideas
Traditional Ganpati decor can both be very grand and very minimalistic by nature. Check out the following ideas.
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Maharashtrian styled Ganesha
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A simple way to opt for this theme is by setting the background with Khun fabric and placing two bolster pillows with Khun covers that showcase the typical Maharashtrian style.
Fort styled Ganesh decoration idea
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You can use black paper and paint to make a fort structure. Orange flags hoisted on the fort will complete the entire look of the Ganesh Killa look.
Ganesha décor with Bamboo Supadi and bells
Sustainable decor has gained prominence when it comes to festival decoration. These innovative green end solutions add great vibes to any festival while ensuring that the environment is not harmed.
Bamboo Supadi that is used for cleaning rice can be used as part of the decoration. There are options in this too- you can opt for the one shown above that has ikat cloth to give a colourful look. You can also use simple raw Supadi whose simplicity adds weight to the decor.
Miniature Ganesha
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You can also opt for a clay miniature Ganesha where you can make the idol also yourself and then do the background decor using paper cut outs. Lord Ganesha can be moulded using various colours of clay or the original orange.
Eco-friendly decor
Ganpati decor with chart paper
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Ganesha under the tree
You can opt for an eco-friendly decor by using leaves making a tree under which lord Ganesha can be placed. For the roots of the tree, you can use things like coir.
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Coconut husk arranged in the form of Modak
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Modak is Lord Ganesh’s favourite food. You can arrange coconut husk in the shape of modak inside which you can place the Ganpati idol.
Cane Ganpati mandap decorations for your home
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You can use cane to the decor of the area where you will place the Ganesh idol.
Simple Ganpati decorations using cardboard
While thermocol and plaster of Paris were extensively used for Ganpati home decoration earlier, these decoration ideas are no longer prevalent with people becoming more environment-conscious. Cardboard temples for Ganpati have become an excellent choice as these are eco-friendly. Make a cardboard temple, with cartons in which you get groceries delivered and paint them as per your theme. You can also decorate a cardboard temple for Ganpati using beads, toran and paper craft. The best Ganpati decoration ideas are the ones that are made at home with the help of family members.
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You can opt for something like this where you have kept the Ganesh idol at a pedestal and a flight of stairs lead you to take darshan of the god. The stairs can be made by cardboard paper which is eco-friendly.
Ganpati made of pulses
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You can also use Pulses to make Ganpati. The Visarajan can be done in your garden from which new plants will grow. This is a very eco-friendly way and many people are opting for such methods.
Mandap made of bricks and stones
The Ganpati idol can be placed in many ways such as making a mandir design for home using bricks or stones, then constructing a mandap and keeping the Ganpati idol inside it. You can also use a swing at home as a pedestal or a table. Materials such as clay, mud and paper can be easily used for Ganpati decoration at home. You can also get the Ganesh idol made up of clay these days, which can be immersed in a bucket full of water and can be covered with leaves and clay later.
Ganpati decoration at home with flowers
Decoration with flowers is the one of the easiest and affordable Ganpati decoration ideas. You can decorate the house with a string of flowers using marigold, jasmine, or roses, hanging them all around the Ganesh idol and at the entrance. Floral decorations for Ganpati are an excellent choice to decorate the background of the Ganesh idol. Moreover, it is believed that lord Ganesh loves hibiscus flowers. So, making a string with these flowers and durva grasses will make up an excellent Ganpati decoration at home. Placing bouquets of either lilies, orchids or roses beside the mandap on both the sides will accentuate the Ganesh decoration.
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Also, you can decorate the mandap with hibiscus flowers or place them in the mandap as these are considered to be Ganpati’s favourite flowers. In the absence of fresh flowers, you can decorate the mandap by hanging artificial flowers.
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Also, you can decorate the mandap with hibiscus flowers or place them in the mandap as these are considered to be Ganpati’s favourite flowers. You can decorate with hanging artificial flowers outside the Ganapathi pooja room.
Ganpati decoration at home with marigold
Marigold was the flavour of the season among celebrities this Ganpati.
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Actor Ananya Pandey had decorated the Ganpati mandap with strings of yellow marigold flowers laced with Rajnigandha flowers.
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Actor Janhvi Kapoor decorated the mandap by alternating two different colours of marigold flowers to give a contrast look.
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Ganesh decoration with artificial flowers
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Ganpati décor based on a theme
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Vintage Ganpati decoration ideas
Ganpati decoration ideas using thermocol
Thermocol has remained a popular choice for Ganpati decoration for long, because of its easy availability and affordability. Thermocol can be easily cut and crafted into various shapes and sizes. If you are looking for simple Ganpati decoration at home, use thermocol to make the mandap. Thermocol can be an excellent material to decorate the background as per the theme of your choice be it vintage or contemporary.
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You can give the Astha Vinayak theme and decorate your home pandal.
Ganpati decoration using drapes
An interesting décor idea is to make use of drapes or saris for background decoration and the Ganpati mandap. You also decorate the mandap with accessories like beads, balls, colourful threads, glass pieces and cut-outs.
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See also: How to design a Pooja room as per Vastu
Ganpati bappa decoration ideas using lights
Lights make things look attractive and appealing, especially during the Ganpati celebration. You can make use of different lights such as fairy lights, LED paper strips, or battery lights, to illuminate the entire Ganesh mandap and your house during the Ganesh festivity.
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How to select the idol for Ganpati Puja 2024?
There are many points to note which choosing Ganpati idol for the Ganpati Bappa 2o24. One of the most important is the direction of the trunk. While the trunk of the god can be on both sides, one is recommended to take the Ganesh statue that has the trunk on the left side. This is considered highly auspicious as per Vastu. Also, the idol with the trunk on the right side has to be cared with by following strict restrictions and steps in terms of Puja. Check out in detail how to choose Ganpati idol for home here.
Ganpati Bappa statue according to theme
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Ganesh Murthi as the Mumbai Koli person.
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Ganesh Murthi with his band.
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An ode to Chandrayan-3, you can ,choose to design this theme.
Ganesh decoration with lamps
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Light and Shadow Play
Using fairy lights or LED candles around the Ganapati idol will give that light and shadow effect. The use of cut-out designs on cardboard will further up this look by creating beautiful shadows when the lights are on.
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Traditional Elements
Incorporate traditional items like brass lamps, clay pots, and handmade textiles to create an authentic atmosphere.
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Miniature Ganesha Worlds
Create a small diorama that represents a scene from Ganesh’s life or a specific story. Use figurines, props, and colors to bring it to life.
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Mirrored Decor
Use small mirrors to reflect light and create a sparkling effect. Arrange them around the idol or in your backdrop for added glam.
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Nature-Inspired Backdrop
Use bamboo sticks, jute ropes, and dried leaves to create a rustic backdrop that celebrates nature, perfect for an outdoor setup.
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Personalised Touch
Decorate with family photos or memories related to Ganesh Chaturthi. Create a collage that tells your story and adds a personal touch to the decor.
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Cultural Mosaic
Create a mosaic backdrop using colourful paper cutouts or tiles representing different cultures, symbols, motifs, or patterns from various traditions to celebrate diversity. Showcase unity in celebration while highlighting the cultural significance of Ganapati.
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Vastu tips for Ganpati Bappa placement and décor 2024
While you put in a lot of effort for getting Ganapati decoration ideas, in addition to them what is important are the Vastu tips.
- As part of Ganpati decoration ideas at home, always keep a wooden plank at the centre which will give an elevation to the Ganpati idol.
- Place the Ganpati idol in the north-east direction of the house.
- Don’t place the Ganpati idol under any staircase of in the South direction of the house.
- As per Vastu, flower decoration used as part of Ganpati decoration will bring in positive vibes.
Ganpati Bappa Puja 2024: Things to offer
- Durva grass: 21 blades of the Durva grass are offered to lord Ganesha.
- Red hibiscus flower: This is Ganpati’s most favourite flower.
- Tulsi leaves: Tulsi leaves are very auspicious and used during Ganesh Puja.
- Bel Patra leaves: Bel Patra leaves are always used in the Ganesh Puja similar to the way they are used in Ganesha’s father Shiva’s Puja.
- Banana: They are considered to be Ganpati’s favourite fruit and so they are always a part of Ganpati Puja.
- Modak: Modak is Ganpati’s favourite food. These sweet savoury rice balls with coconut fillings are offered to Ganpati.
Ganpati Bappa Puja 2024: Visarjan
After the Ganesh puja, people keep the Ganesh idol for one and half, three, five or ten days and then bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa by immersing the idol in water. The 10th day of the Ganesh festival is known as Anant Chaturdashi. This year Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 17, 2024.
Before the immersion, a Puja is done and then people carry Ganpati Bappa idol to the water body with the chant of ‘Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya’ meaning ‘next year please come soon’. The Ganpati idol is then respectfully immersed in water.
As part of the farewell, food is packed and sent with Lord Ganesh in his journey back home. This is packed in a red cloth where some rice grains and cereals are placed.
Tips for eco-friendly visarjan
- Choose clay Ganesha idol instead of one going for Plaster of Paris.
- It’s a good idea to opt for community immersions so that there is less pollution.
- Use artificial ponds for immersion.
- If the Ganpati idol is small, you can do the immersion in your house in a small bucket and then pour the water in your balcony garden or building garden.
- Use eco-friendly decorations so that they can be disposed off easily without harming the environment.
See also: What is the significance of Anant Chaturdashi Puja? How to perform it?
FAQs
Which flower is considered auspicious for Ganpati decorations?
Marigold, the symbol of sun is considered auspicious for Ganpati decorations.
What should you avoid while placing Ganpati at your house?
Avoid placing the Ganpati idol under the staircase and in the South direction.
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