DIVINE DECOR : INFUSING COLOURS AND ART INTO YOUR HOME THIS NAVRATRI

        

 

Navratri is not only about rituals, but also about transforming the home into a space filled with divinity, energy, and joy. Art and décor play a significant role in evoking the festive and spiritual mood. Here are some ways you can enhance your home with specific colours, figurines, and art elements during Navratri:

 

1. Colour Themes for Each Day

Navratri has nine colours, each symbolising a form of Goddess Durga and a unique energy. You can align your décor with these colours:

Day 1 (Shailaputri): White → White flowers, rangoli with rice flour, sheer drapes.

Day 2 (Brahmacharini): Red → Red dupattas as runners, diyas with kumkum tints.

Day 3 (Chandraghanta): Royal Blue → Blue lights or torans, cushions.

Day 4 (Kushmanda): Yellow → Marigold garlands, yellow candles.

Day 5 (Skandamata): Green → Banana leaves, mango leaf torans, green cloth backdrops.

Day 6 (Katyayani): Grey → Stone figurines, silver diyas.

Day 7 (Kaalratri): Orange → Orange fabric, flowers, lampshades.

Day 8 (Mahagauri): Peacock Green → Peacock feathers, emerald-toned candles.

Day 9 (Siddhidatri): Pink → Rose petals, pink rangolis, cushions.

 Rotating these colours daily through fabrics, flowers, and lights creates both devotional and festive ambience.

 

2. Figurines and Idols

Devi Idols: Place idols or framed art of Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati in your puja or main hall.

Dasavatar & Golu Dolls: In South India, arranging Bommai Golu—tiered displays of dolls and figurines—adds cultural richness. Figurines of gods, mythological scenes, or even village life add storytelling value.

Animal Figurines: The lion (Durga’s vehicle), elephants (prosperity), and owls (Lakshmi’s symbol) can be included subtly in décor.

 

3. Traditional Art Elements

Rangoli/ Kolam: Use rice flour, flower petals, and coloured powders to draw auspicious motifs (lotus, conch, lamp, goddess eyes).

Wall Hangings: Madhubani or Pattachitra paintings depicting Devi stories or folk art forms create cultural depth.

Fabric Décor: Bandhani, Kalamkari, or Kanjeevaram-style drapes over tables and walls bring authenticity.

 

4. Lighting & Lamps

Diyas made of clay or brass, placed in multiples (9, 18, or 27), amplify spiritual vibration.

String lights in warm hues create a celebratory glow.

Use kuthu vilakku (tall brass lamp) in the puja area—symbol of knowledge and victory of light over darkness.

 

5. Sacred Spaces

Decorate the puja corner with banana stems, coconut, mango leaves, and flowers.

Create a small altar with layered figurines, brass bells, incense holders, and colourful backdrops matching the day’s colour.

 

6. Floral & Natural Elements

Marigold, jasmine, lotus, and roses are ideal—arrange them in urli bowls with floating diyas.

Fresh garlands for idols and entryways elevate the divine atmosphere.

Through a thoughtful blend of colour symbolism, figurines, folk art, flowers, and lights, you can transform the home into a spiritual yet joyful space. It becomes not just décor, but a celebration of energy, divinity, and cultural heritage.