New Delhi:
The Indian festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesh. The 10-day long festival is celebrated between the months of August and September. People celebrate the festival with great fervor in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Devotees celebrate the 10-day festival with full rituals and enthusiasm and immerse the Ganesh idol on the 11th Day of the festival which is known as 'Ganesh Visarjan'. People adorn their houses with lights, flowers and beautiful idols of Lord Ganesh every year. Here are some of the best ways to decorate your house this Ganesh Chaturthi.
Contemporary Ganesh: In this style, the seat of Lord Ganesh is decorated like a wedding reception. Bordering the couch or throne of the idol with flowers and carnations would make it look more beautiful.
Current Affair Ganesh: Lord Ganesh is also known as ‘Vignah-nashak’- the destroyer of all evils. So one can portray the Ganesh idol in the current political or social context. For instance, Ganesh can be shown as anti-corruption figure.
Ashtavinayak Ganesh: Having the images and structures of all the 8 idols of Ashtavinayak behind the Lord Ganesh idol is another different idea. Clay imitations of the 8 Ashtavinayak idols would do the job.
Waterfall Ganesh: Fresh waterfall is considered sacred in Hinduism. However, Ganesh standing or sitting in front of or near an artificial waterfall is a very popular way of decoration.
Baby Ganesh: The idol of a baby Ganesh with an elephant head is another way of theme based decoration. The birth of Ganesh is generally ascribed to Goddess Parvati who had created him from sandalwood.
