Diwali, the festival of lights, cannot be imagined without decorating your home – both indoor and outdoor – with lights. This year Diwali is from November 10, 2023 to November 14, 2023 with Dhanteras on November 1o,2023, Choti Diwali on November 11, 2023, Lakshmi Pujan on November 12, 2o23, Govardhan Puja on November 14,2023 and Bhai Dooj on November 15,2023.
People visit each other, exchange sweets, gifts, and worship Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, decoration plays a major role in celebrating Diwali. During this festival, the grandeur of lights uplifts your mood to another level. In this article, we will share a few ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home.
Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #1: Clay diya
Clay diyas are synonymous to Diwali decoration and have been used for decoration since ages. You can get clay diyas of various shapes and sizes. Arranging the diyas on the side entrance or making patterns at the entrance will look grand.
You can also get these diyas made up of glass or porcelain. You can decorate and paint clay diyas to match with your home décor.
See also: Creative Diwali lighting options for your home
Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #2: Tea light candles in display sets
Using tea light candles in display sets is a perfect way to decorate the entrance as well as the outdoors during Diwali. The display sets are available in various shapes and designs. They are made up of many things including pearls, artificial flowers, etc.
Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #3: Artificial diya wall hanging
You can use wall hangings with battery-operated lights outside your house to have a unique light decoration during this Diwali.
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Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #4: Use of fairy lights
Use fairy lights to decorate your plants and other display items outside your house to please and welcome your guests this Diwali.
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Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #5: Rangoli with lights and flowers
Make simple Rangoli with flowers and diyas to give your entrance a stunning look this Diwali.
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Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #6: LED lights in bottles
Hang an array of bottles with LED lights outside your home to have a contemporary look this Diwali.
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Also read about some budget Diwali decoration ideas for home
Ideas for Diwali light decoration outside home #7: Fairy lights, lanterns
Houses with a big courtyard, garden, or trees will look spectacular with this Diwali light decoration idea. Make your courtyard look grand with these simple fairy lights and lanterns.
Diwali light decoration outside home #8: Lobby decor
A simple line of lanterns hung outside in the entire lobby will light up the entire place for Diwali.
Diwali light decoration inside your home #9: Flowers and lamps
You can light up your living room with a combination of fairy lights, flowers and clay diyas.
Diwali light decoration outside home #10: Bronze hangers
You can use lamp hangers like the one shown below. Note that you are careful with the height so that there are no incidents of fire.
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Diwali light decoration outside home #11: Boho decor
Translucent jars with jute ropes hanging from the ceiling can make up for a good decor both indoors and outdoors.
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Diwali light decoration outside home #12: Fairy lighting
You can do up your outdoors as show below to host your Diwali parties.
Diwali puja decoration ideas at home
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Diwali decoration at home with flowers
You can use marigold flower strings to decorate the main door of your house.
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Marigold flowers along with diyas make up for a wonderful Diwali decor.
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FAQs
What are the different types of lights used for Diwali light decoration outside home?
You can use lights like clay diyas, tea light candles, gel candles, lanterns, fairy lights, etc. for Diwali light decoration outside home.
In addition to lights, what kind of things can be used for Diwali decoration outside home?
You can use rangoli, flowers and artifacts depicting the spirit of Diwali with lights as a part of Diwali décor.
When is Diwali in 2023?
Diwali falls on November 12, 2023.
What are energy efficient light options for Diwali decoration?
Energy efficient light options for Diwali decoration is use of LED lights.
What are the other things that can be used for decoration in addition to lights?
You can use flowers, show pieces and unique lights as part of diwali decoration.
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