A DIY decor tutorial for Diwali 2023

Curated by Aastha Atray Banan Jane Borges and Christalle FernandesInstagram creator Nikita Rakshe is helping all of us spend less on Diwali deacutecor this time She has started a DIY series on her page Junk Drawer that will help you create cute table centrepieces and decorations for your home just by putting a few simple things together She started off with a lotus bud centrepiece where she reused her Ganpati decorations Coming up next how to use your ice trays as holder for flowers Whut We canrsquot waitThe_junkdrawerInstagramDecoding DiwaliThe festival of lights falls on the New Year of the Hindu calendar which is a different date every year If yoursquove ever paused amidst the gaiety of eating mithais and waving sparklers and wondered why the date is not the same like some other festivals Storytrails has an explanation A website dedicated to decoding the ldquomeacutelangerdquo of customs traditions and intricacies that is India Storytrails tells it all including the logic behind the dates of the Hindu calendar A hint Itrsquos all about how our ancient ancestors measured time For those whorsquove gone a step further and wanted to know why the celebration of Diwali differs in different parts of the country the website has stories about how Ravana is viewed differently in some communities like the people of Bishrakh in Uttar Pradesh who perceive the rakshasa king as someone to be feared and respected If yoursquore curious log onto storytrailsin to find outstorytrailsinThe song of lightIn Navina Chhabriarsquos Raagarsquos song the festival of lights is brought alive through a story of one little girl who dares to dream Raaga is a little girl who like her name loves to render soulful melodies for one and all to hear The festival of lights is special to her because of the stories her grandfather told her over the years like how Ravana was defeated and how the diyas shed their light for all Every year in her town the Royal Palace hosts a Diwali mela where acclaimed singers are chosen to perform Though she has stage fright Raaga harbours a secret dream of one day being chosen to sing at the festivalhellip but the road to this dream is long and difficult with the people of the town picking on her for her skin colour Yet Raaga forges ahead Pick up the book as a Diwali gift for your kiddos about the feisty child and her explotsRaagarsquos Song amazoncomNoiseless fireworksLove the way firecrackers burn and scatter fragments of light in the night sky We were intrigued to discover that you can light fireworks indoors minus the noise and pollution HK Basicsrsquo firework copper wire fairylights R999 simulates the moment a firework goes off in full burst Itrsquos the perfect accessory for the festive season and you can pair it with their diya string lights for the ultimate Diwali special decor We love the way the lights look as if a glowing firework is suspended against the deep inkyblack night sky A room filled with these lights from the ceiling will be a delight to behold see what we did there They also have diyashaped lights and curtain LED lights that look like a waterfall of sparkles illuminating the surroundingshkbasicscomStrings of prosperityIf yoursquove been looking for a range of innovative torans to adorn the entrance of your house or your poojaghar yoursquoll want to check out Crasto Indiarsquos collection Festive and formal creative and subtle there are multiple options to choose from like an orangeandgold handcrafted piece or ones with playful tassels and beads For those who love heavy embellishments and ostentatious ornamentation the Rose Edit toran is perfect replete with pink and red roses pearl beadwork and rangolis as well We also love the Patola Decor set which would look great in homes that have antique elements and vintage furniture Or if you prefer a more minimalist look for your door check out the rosebudthemed toran which has elegant gold beads and blushpink rosebuds trailing from the beadwork Torans have alos been used as wall hangings in many homes along with its usual place above our doors This adds a touch to your festive decor without it being too finicky once its time to take down the festive decorations The resusabilty of the torans makes it extra special at prices starting from Rs 2500crastoindiacom