In the tyrant dynasty of King Kansa, Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation, Krishna was born at midnight on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month. The janma, aka the birth of Krishna, is celebrated as Janmashtami. It was also the beginning of legendary tales of Krishna that are still recited to this day.
Janmashtami brings all the Krishna devotees together to celebrate devotion, love and righteousness. As an environment sets the mood of the event, it is important to decorate your ambience to perfection. This Janmashtami, decorate your home with an ideal setting that gives you the divine aura of Vrindavan in your home.
Let your home decor convey a story that intrigues and makes the perfect setting for Janmashtami:
1. Start with a Theme:
Before you get started with the preparations for the grand festival, it is always better to begin with a theme. Wallpapers are one of the most reliable and easy ways to create an aesthetic that fills your space with the rhythm of the desired tone.
You can opt for wallpaper that portrays the ‘Katha,’ i.e., stories about Krishna. It does not only infuses your abode with a serene aura but also becomes an all-year-round hit divine home decor element. Whether be it Kerala mural painting of Krishna’s life tales or Pichwai wallpaper, wallpapers are great tools to create an themed ambience for Janmashtami.
The upcoming Janmashtami might be the best time to let your walls display the beauty of Krishna.
2. Sprinkle Flowers All the Way!
Any event is incomplete without the refreshing beauty of flowers, which add a refreshing sense of nature. It has been one of the oldest ways to decorate any space. Flowers are a versatile way to add a gist of enticing beauty.
You can either make a rangoli of flowers at the entrance of your space or on your pooja room’s floor. Using different colours and flower types, you can make your space look more unique!
Lotus is a flower that depicts the blessings of Lord Krishna’s feet. Keep Lotus in a bowl near or in front of the Krishna idol to complete the look. You can even add light diyas (traditional light lamps) to create a festive tone.
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3. Decorate the perfect Jhula for Janmashtami
Only with the perfect Jhula, aka swing, is the Janmashtami celebration complete! You can easily find plenty of options in jhulas, from DIY options to jhulas in silver. Once you grab the one that aligns with the theme, it is time to decorate the swing!
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One of the most beautiful ways to incorporate a bunch of vibrancy into your swing is by using exclusive garlands to cover the swing with an enriching beauty. For example, you can use roses, orchids, or marigold to decorate the swing.
4. Matki Decoration Ideas
Lord Krishna’s childhood stories revolved around his immense love for Makhan (butter) in earthen pots. To make the decor more memorable, adding earthen pots can make the decor feel heart-warming and theme-oriented.
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If you want more details, you can fill the earthen pot with cotton to imitate Makhan. To add more intricate details to your decor, you can add mini-animals to create a glimpse of the adored Vrindavan near the idol.
Opt for an artificial grass carpet to align with an envisioned nature idea; you can also pair it up with flowers to curate a tranquil vibe.
5. Add Colours to your Decor with Rangoli
Every Hindu festival begins with a blast of creative artistry. Using powdered colours, you can draw a display of Krishna, peacock feathers, or an earthen clay pot to bring the festive tone of Janmashtami to your abode. To make your Janmashtami decor more extravagant, add flowers and light lamps to your rangoli.
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6. Fairy lights to Liven up your Space
Lights play a pivotal role in setting an optimistic mood. To make your Janmashtami decor stand out, lights can make a difference through light lamps, fairy lights, and background lighting.
After you’re done decorating your whole Janmashtami decor, lights act like a cherry on top of a cake. You can put yellow fairy lights behind Lord Krishna’s idol to attain the decor, which creates the ideal holy aura for Janmashtami.
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7. Liven Up With the Balloons
Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and the differences he has brought into devotees’ lives. As it is the birthday, balloons are a big yes in the decoration if that’s the vibe you’re going for.
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Dark blue, white, green and pink are some of the many colours of balloons that’ll infuse your ambience with a celebration of the lessons to remember by Lord Krishna.
In conclusion, Janmashtami is a day on which devotees celebrate the birth of their Lord, a friend, mentor, and a child. It is a grand festival that has made history in the world. Similar to every festival, preparation is half of the celebration. Designing, decorating, and ornamenting are done with the intention of heartfelt devotion. Make this year’s Janmashtami decor stand out with its exceptional visual appeal and pure divine appeal.
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