Beautiful and eye catching Diwali Decorations set the mood for Deepavali celebration. From diyas and candles to door hanging and rangoli, all these Diwali decorations add color and warmth to this grand celebration. So, sharpen your creativity �n let your imagination fly high �n create some imaginative Diwali Decorations !

DIWALI DECORATIONS

Diwali is one of the most glamorous and important festivals of Hindus which touches each and every sphere of life. Diwali celebration in India is very similar to the celebration on Christmas in US. Bursting the crackers, buying new clothes, cooking special dishes, giving gifts and of course decorating the home with brilliant and vibrant decorative items is the quintessential tradition of Diwali celebration.

The most common and traditional way of decorating your home on Diwali is to light up tiny clay lamps, called diyas. The word �Deepavali� means �row of lights�, hence decorating your home with rows of diyas sets the mood for celebration. The soft flickering light emitting from the diyas create a sacred yet festive ambience. Gone are the days when there was only the option of choosing clay diyas made by potters. Nowadays, designer diyas are in vogue. Wax filled diyas, aromatic diyas or diyas in innovative shapes can be used to light up your home in more imaginative ways.

Just like the diyas, candles are also an indispensable item when in comes to Diwali decoration. Over the time candles have also gone through significant transformation in terms of its shape, make and design. Colored candles in various shapes and sizes as well as aromatic candles are all the rage these days. To create a serene and charming Diwali decoration you can float small colored candles in a glass pot filled with water and decorate it with brilliantly colored flower petals.

One of the most beautiful and artistically decorative items for Diwali decoration is the hand made door hangings. These are used to embellish the front door of the house and also the room selected to worship Lakshmi, the Goddess on wealth and prosperity. The door hangings are generally hand crafted and adorned with embroidery, mirrors, shells, beads, images of lord Ganesha. This Diwali decoration lends a magical and blissful touch to your home and emphasizes the sublime yet joyous occasion of Diwali.

The plate, on which the various accessories related to worship are placed, is called �Puja Thali�. Therefore it is one of the most significant items during Diwali celebration and much thought is given to decorate this puja thali. Decorating a puja thali can be a simple yet gratifying job. You can place beetle leaves on the �thali� to make it look green or you can cover the plate with petals of marigold flower or rose petals to give it a more vibrant look. Different religious motifs and small rangoli patterns can also be drawn on the plate to express the devoutness and reverence towards God.

Diwali decoration is almost synonymous with rangoli. Rangoli is the custom of decorating the floor or wall with intricate and artistic design and patterns by using colored powder and colored paste. This is very similar to graffiti but much more artistic and entirely spiritual. People decorate there home or temple on Diwali by drawing rangoli on the wall or floor. Mainly the entrance of the home and the rooms as well as the place of worship is decorated by drawing rangolis. Rangoli decorations are drawn by a mix of vermillion powder, turmeric powder, rice grains, chalk etc. The beauty of the rangolis can even be enhanced by adding decorative pieces like diya and flower petals. Drawing rangoli patterns and designs are restricted only by your imagination, though the traditional motifs predominate but rangolis can be the ideal way to show off your artistic skills while celebrating Diwali !