Red-bordered sarees, elaborate pandals, and the celebration of divine feminine energy mark the festival of Durga Puja. It is a popular festival that is primarily celebrated in West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh (eastern parts), and Bihar. Aside from the pomp and show, one of the most interesting aspects of this festival are the Durga Puja decorations that happen at home.
You can enhance the festive vibes of your home while being mindful of the environment with Amala Earth's festive decor offerings.
Significance of Durga Puja Decoration
In India, festivals are a display of culture, tradition, and art. And a festival that perfectly captures this idea is Durga Puja. It is celebrated to mark the triumph of Goddess Durga over the evil Mahishasura and decorating your home during Durga Puja is an indispensable part of the festival.
The vibrant decorations are not just a way to adorn the home but also a way to seek blessings from the divine and invoke the presence of the Goddess.
8 Eco-friendly Durga Puja Decor Ideas
There are a plethora of ways to make your home look vibrant during the festive season. Here are some simple Durga Puja decoration ideas for you to bring in that festive mood:
1. Use Eco-friendly Durga Idols
2. Go with Organic Rangoli
3. Light up Candles and Diyas
4. Decorate with Torans and Wall Hangings
5. Go for Flower Decorations
6. Add Potted Plants in your Decor
7. Up your Aesthetic Game with Fabric Decoration
1. Use Eco-friendly Durga Idols
Durga Puja cannot be celebrated without a gorgeous Durga idol or statue, which is always the centre of attraction. Opting for an eco-friendly idol is a way to pay homage to the environment as well as the Goddess.
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Clay Idols: You can find beautiful clay idols in different sizes and make them the centrepiece of your Durga Puja decoration. To add a more earth-friendly touch, go for idols that are coloured with non-toxic dyes that won't pollute the water bodies during visarjan.
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Brass Idols: Brass idols and figurines make your interiors look sophisticated and add a touch of elegance to the space.
4. Go with Organic Rangoli
Crafting rangolis on the doorstep is an ancient tradition followed in many different cultures across India. Some easy and biodegradable elements you can incorporate into your gorgeous rangoli include flower petals, coloured rice and pulses and non-toxic rangoli colours made from natural ingredients like turmeric and beetroot.
5. Go for Flower Decorations
Flower decoration is another classic way to adorn your home in a myriad of shades. You can use seasonal flowers for Durga Puja flower decoration and ensure that your home and pooja room look and smell heavenly. Flowers are also super eco-friendly and affordable options for decorating your space when you’re on a budget.
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Flower garlands: Crafting lovely upcycled flower garlands is a simple way to add colour and joy to your home during Durga puja celebrations without harming the environment.
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Floral torans: You can find torans made out of seasonal flowers like marigold to adorn your doors and create a more inviting vibe for the Durga puja celebration.
6. Add Potted Plants in your Decor
Another eco-conscious choice for Durga Puja decoration is potted plants because adding greenery is the easiest way to spruce up your interiors. Consider opting for ceramic pots and planters that add more flair to your home decor and festivities.
7. Up your Aesthetic Game with Fabric Decoration
Last but not least, fabric decoration is another innovative element for Durga Puja decoration which is extremely sustainable and earth-friendly. You can revamp your home with colourful dupattas sewn together for wall decorations and even use them to decorate your centre tables or opt for fabric torans mentioned above.
Choose a colour palette that suits the aesthetics of your abode and use it to brighten up your entrances and windows too.
8. Transform Your Pooja Room in an Earth-friendly Way
Decorating the Pooja room or home mandir is another way to seek the blessings of the divine and express your gratitude. Here are some elements that will help you adorn the pooja room in the festive spirit.
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Brass Pooja Thaali: You can use brass plates for pooja and add different elements that will help you in the rituals.
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Charcoal-free Agarbatti: Agarbatti or incense sticks add a heavenly fragrance that elevates the environment and charcoal-free agarbatti is a greener choice that is good for the environment.
Check out the collection for pooja essentials at Amala Earth that has been curated for this festive season to help you adorn your pooja room in the spirit of Durga Puja.