The eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Krishna is worshipped as the supreme God in Hindu religion. The serenity on his face, the teachings and the captivating smile makes him one of the most loved Gods, internationally too. This Janmashtami as you welcome him in your home, here are few ideas to decorate the puja room or the temple in your house which will make the occasion extremely special.
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This is one of the most common way to decorate temples and puja sthans. Lord Krishna is fond of fragrant flowers like jasmine and mogra. You can decorate the temple with these flowers weaved into into long strings that you wrap around his jhula too.
LightsFairy lights can make everything look like a fairytale. Brighten up your temple with these tiny beautiful sparkling lights in blue, white, pink or yellow, pick up your favourite colour and turn on the festivities.
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Create a dahi handiLord Krishna loved ‘Dahi’ or curd and unsalted white butter. There are several folktales related to him stealing the curd and butter as an innocent child and getting caught. These are the two most essential ingredients one need to offer while praying the Lord on Janmashtami. You can buy a small handi and decorate it by painting and decking it up with golden laces and mirrors. Fill it up with some curd and hang it.
Decorate BansurisLord Krishna loved to play bansuri or flute. He created music that enchanted his fellows and friends. Pick up few bansuris and decorate them with sparkles, brocades and mirrors. You can either hang them as decoration or just place them near the temple, they will surely add lot of fervour to you Janmashtami celebration.
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