9 Diya Decoration ideas that will brighten up this Diwali

The five day long festival of lights, Diwali is one of the most awaited celebrations in India. And Diyas play an important role in celebrations and festivity.

From being an imperative part of Laxmi Pooja to enhancing the beauty of Rangoli, the symbolic presence of Diyas completes the Diwali Experience.

It would be safe to say Diwali is incomplete without loads and loads of Diyas in and around the house!

An element of this stature and significance can’t be ignored at any expense. So, here’s some inspiration, wear your creative hats and make the most of your craft arsenal to decorate your home with beaming Diyas this festive season

We have curated some crafty ideas for you to kick start the customary ritual of Diya Decoration.s

1. Paint them all

Nothing can beat the joy of buying diyas from the street side and painting them in Gold, Red, Blue and more such pretty colours. Pick your favourite color shades and let your creativity flow

2. Hang them this year

Reuse the old tin cans kept in your kitchen all this while. Paint them and hang them on your wall to put diyas. Isn’t it a creative way to decorate diyas?

3. Make use of those glasses

A very simple DIY is to decorate the plates and place your tealight diya in shot glass. They look classy and fancy at the same time.

Or how about using your wine glass for this?

3. Candle stand with CDs

You have CDs from your favorite movies but can’t use them now? This year take them out and DIY a super stylish diya stand like this

4. Add them to Rangoli

Rangoli is what we all love. They welcome us and our guests with warmth. Add brightness to your rangoli by placing Diyas along with it.

5. Winter feel in Diwali

Grab some sticks, yarn and cardboard and make this wonderful Yarn Tent Tea Light Diya.

6. Shells to use

Visited the beach this year? Collected some shells as a ritual of visiting the beach? Now is the time to use them. Need not to explain how!

7. Rocky Diya

The stones lying in your Garden can also be used to decorate diyas. Pile them, paint them and there you go – here is your beautiful outdoor diya set.

8. Plastic Spoons Diya

Isn’t it a wise decision to use all your party leftover plastic spoons and convert them into a fancy diya holder? Well, try them now!

9. Bangles are in vogue –

Bangles are found in every house. This Diwali use them to decorate diya for your center piece.

Share your thoughts about this list of Decor Ideas and tell us how are you planning to decorate diyas this Diwali? The best suggestions get a chance to be featured on this list!

Mrinil Mathur Rajwani

Newly Wed, Mrinil is experimenting her interest of decor in her new house and penning down the learnings and beautiful results. She is edgy, trendy, quirky yet minimal in her design approach.