It is a time when homes are cleaned and decorated with flowers and other decorative items to welcome the Lord. A festive makeover is given to the whole house, especially the ‘puja ghar’(worship chamber) and also other places like the kitchen, drawing room and other rooms of the house. The center of attention of the day is obviously the 'puja ghar'. It is brightly decorated to welcome Lord Krishna and fill the house with His blessings.
A number of popular traditional decorative items are used by devotees to adorn their homes and the idol during the festival. Listed below are a few of them:
Idols and Sculptures of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna's idols and sculptures form the prime decorative pieces for Janmashtami celebrations. These are needed for the 'puja' (worship). The most appealing decorative pieces are 'Muralidhar' (Lord Krishna playing flute) or Radha-Krishna statues (Lord Krishna with beloved Radha). The Janmashtami puja can be performed with these idols and hence, can be placed in the puja room.
Wall Hangings Of Lord Krishna
Wall hangings with the image of Lord Krishna on top are also great as Janmashtami decorative items. Janmashtami being a sacred occassion, celebrated in a traditional way, wall hangings with ethnic touch are always preferred over others. Embroidered cloth panels are also quite popular as a festival decorative.
Krishna Door Hangings
The entrances of homes are often decorated with these appealing door hangings that come in bright festive
Cradle for Lord Krishna
Janmashtami is the festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna. Hence, one must not forget the cradle of the Lord which can be a beautiful decorative piece for the occassion.
Om: The Symbol of the Lord
The symbol of 'Om' is considered very sacred in every Hindu rituals. The wooden wall hangings of the shape of 'O
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