Eastern Vastu Tips: 8 Auspicious Pictures for Diwali, from Goddess Lakshmi to Seven Horses

Many people fail to achieve the desired beautiful look when buying expensive items from home decoration stores for Diwali. They might think their home looks less impressive than others because they couldn't afford the most beautiful things. However, this is a misconception.

The reason a home might not look sufficiently beautiful is the lack of harmony in the decorative elements. This time, you can give your home a look that is simultaneously traditional, modern, and royal. To do this, you don't necessarily need to spend money on expensive decorations; it is enough to use marigold garlands, designer lanterns, beautiful torans, and brass pots to give your dwelling a completely new appearance. It is important to note that many of these decorative elements will continue to decorate your home even after the Diwali festival.

Decorating with marigolds holds special significance during Diwali. These yellow and orange flowers create a festive atmosphere in the home and lend a traditional beauty to the decoration. Long marigold garlands can be placed from the main entrance to the prayer room, living room, and balcony. If small firework lights are placed between them, their beauty will intensify at night. The decoration can also be made special by using mango or ashoka leaves along with the flowers.

If you want to bring something new to this year's decor, be sure to include hanging lanterns. Metal, glass, and colorful designed lanterns give the home a vintage and royal look. They can be hung on the balcony, in the living room, on the roof, or in any free corner of the house. Lanterns with LED bulbs are easily found in stores. Their advantage is that they can be used not only during Diwali but also on other holidays and special occasions.

Every guest entering the house first pays attention to the main entrance. Therefore, you should not forget to decorate the entrance in a special way for this holiday. For this, you can use beautiful torans made of marigolds, mango leaves, and beads. If you do not want to buy a ready-made toran, you can make one yourself at home using old bracelets, colored paper, threads, and flowers. Adding small pendants or lights on both sides of the door will make the entrance even more attractive.

During Diwali, the walls of the house can also become part of the decoration. Lotus-shaped patterned hangings can be a good option. They are currently very popular on social media and online shopping platforms. These hangings, available in pink, red, yellow, and gold colors, give the walls a beautiful look. They can be placed in the living room, beside the door, or on the balcony. You can also make them at home using colored paper, cardboard, and old bracelets, which allows you to achieve a creative home look with less expense.

The Diwali festival seems incomplete without light. Therefore, fireworks and LED lamps are excellent choices for home decoration. They can be used on balcony railings, windows, curtains, in the temple, and in the living room. Additionally, LED lamps can be placed in small corners of the house and on decorative tables to give a beautiful look. The advantage of these lamps is that they can be reused multiple times, and there is no need to pour oil or change wicks, as with real lamps.

If you want the home decor to remain beautiful after Diwali, you can incorporate brass pots into the decoration. These golden-colored pots give the home a very stylish and royal look. You can plant money plants, snake plants, and other decorative plants in them, placing them in the living room, on the balcony, on the stairs, or near the main entrance. The combination of the shine of brass and green plants gives the home a natural and aesthetic look. Importantly, they can be used year-round, not just during Diwali.

November is traditionally a month filled with various celebrations. During this period, festivals such as Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Deepavali are observed. As the holidays approach, the process of cleaning begins in homes. Some people clear out old items from closets, while others clean the kitchen, balcony, and prayer corner. Preparations for decorating and making the house look brilliant also start.

In Hinduism, cleaning the house before Diwali holds special significance. There is a belief that Goddess Lakshmi resides in a clean home. However, according to Vastu Shastra teachings, certain details must be paid attention to during cleaning. Some areas cannot be ignored—from the entrance door to the prayer corner and dark corners. Below are seven points to consider when cleaning before festivals.

Tips for Cleaning the House Before Festivals

1. Remove unnecessary items from the house

   During cleaning, you should get rid of items that have not been used for a long time. Broken dishes, faulty electronics, old boxes, or useless furniture should not be stored. According to Vastu beliefs, clutter in the house promotes negative energy. Therefore, the house needs to be clean and organized before the festivals.

2. Do not forget to clean the main entrance

   The main door of a house is not just a passage but the first place guests meet. This area is highly valued in Vastu Shastra. It is believed that a clean and beautiful entrance symbolizes prosperity and well-being in the home. Therefore, it is necessary to dust the door, remove cobwebs, and gather scattered items around it. The door can also be decorated with torans and flowers.

3. Maintain cleanliness and order in the prayer corner

   During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped in the home temple. Because of this, it is essential to thoroughly clean the prayer corner before the festival. Statues, photographs, and worship items in the temple must be cleaned. Old flowers and leftover offerings should also be removed. According to Vastu principles, a clean and peaceful place for worship is considered auspicious.

4. Do not neglect the northeast corner of the house

   In Vastu Shastra, the northeast direction is called Ishan Kona and is considered special for religious rituals. Before the festivals, all unnecessary items should be removed from this corner. There should be sufficient lighting here. If there is a prayer corner in this area, pay special attention to it during cleaning. It is believed that a clean Ishan Kona helps maintain a positive atmosphere in the home.

5. Clean the dark corners of the house

   People often only clean the front part of the house and rooms but forget about areas under stairs, pantries, and behind cabinets. Cleaning these areas before the festivals is also necessary. Dust and cobwebs should be removed, and lamps should be installed in dimly lit places. According to Vastu beliefs, dark and dirty corners are considered inauspicious.

6. Pay attention to colors when decorating the house

   To give the house a new look before Diwali, people often paint walls and create colorful decorations. According to some Vastu beliefs, light and soothing colors are preferred. It is also advised to choose colors considering the direction of the house and room. Nevertheless, when choosing colors, one should take into account personal preferences, room lighting, and overall home decor.

7. Be careful when installing lamps and lights

   The tradition of decorating the house with garlands and lamps during Diwali is related to the fact that in Vastu beliefs, light is seen as a symbol of prosperity. Therefore, lighting can be provided even in dark parts of the house. However, when lighting lamps, they should be kept away from curtains, paper, and other flammable items. Before installing electric garlands, check the wires. Do not use faulty lamps.

General recommendations before festivals

Since many festivals occur in November, the number of guests and preparations for religious rites increase. Timely cleaning helps avoid last-minute rush. Vastu Shastra also considers a clean and organized home to be auspicious. Although there is no scientific confirmation of Vastu beliefs, when cleaning the house, close attention should be paid to hygiene, lighting, and safety.

As Diwali approaches, preparations begin for the holiday, which include both cleaning and decorating. People strive to give new life to walls and empty corners, spending money on new curtains, cushion covers, lighting, and expensive decorative items. However, the pursuit of shopping often leads to an increased budget. It is worth remembering that some old items you already have at home can give your living space a festive look that will draw admiration from others, without requiring large financial investments or buying many goods from the store.

Old glass jars, unused scarves, last year's clay lamps, and useless decorative trays can be refreshed with a little effort. Even old cushion covers and sheets can transform a room if used correctly. Therefore, if you want to make your home beautiful for this Diwali with minimal expenses, be sure to try these five simple ideas.

1. Creating shimmering lighting from empty glass jars: Homes often accumulate empty glass jars from jam, jelly, or other products that people discard as useless. Instead of throwing them away or storing them, they can be used in Diwali decor. First, wash and dry the jar thoroughly. Then, place small LED fairy lights inside. Optionally, you can wrap the jar with colored ribbon or gold trim. These finished jars should be placed on the central table, by the window, or in the entrance area of the house. At night, when they light up, every corner of the house will look beautiful. Thus, you can create magnificent lighting without buying a new lamp or an expensive decorative item. For safety, it is recommended to use only LED bulbs instead of real burning candles.

2. Decorating tables and walls with old scarves: In your closet, there is surely a scarf that you no longer wear, but whose color and design are still good. This scarf can serve as decoration for your home for Diwali. You can lay it out on the central table, creating a beautiful runner element. If the scarf is slightly shiny or has embroidery, it can make the decor even more special. You can also decorate a wall with an old scarf or sari. Around it, you can place garlands and add floral decorations at the bottom. Red, yellow, orange, and gold colors pair perfectly with the festive atmosphere. This will give the home a new look, and you won't have to spend separately on curtains or wall decor.

3. Updating old lamps with a new color: Instead of buying new lamps every Diwali, it is worth inspecting the old ones you have at home. If they are in good condition, they can be cleaned and reused. With a small amount of paint and creativity, old lamps can look like new. You can apply patterns in red, yellow, or gold on the exterior of the lamp. You can also add small flowers, dots, or beautiful patterns around the edges. They should be placed in the prayer area, on the balcony, or near the main entrance of the house. Placing lamps of different colors together with identical ones will make the decor even more attractive. It is important not to paint the interior part of the lamp where the oil and wick are located.

4. Turning an old tray into a chic decorative element: An old wooden, glass, or metal tray lying around the house does not necessarily have to be used only for storage. With a little decoration, it can be turned into a beautiful interior piece. First, clean the tray thoroughly. Then, place marigolds, a few decorative beads, and LED tea lights in it. If you have small decorative bowls or old artificial flowers, you can include those too. The finished tray can be placed on the central table, side table, or in the prayer area. This allows you to decorate even an empty corner. If the color of the tray has faded, it can be cleaned or given a new look depending on its contents. Thus, an old item can become part of home decor instead of being thrown away.

5. Changing the look of the room with old cushion covers and sheets: To give the living room a new look for Diwali, there is no need to change the sofa or bed. Sometimes it is enough to use cushion covers and sheets correctly to completely change the room's decor. Take out old but clean and intact cushion covers from home and decorate the sofa using combinations of different colors. If you have a colorful sheet or beautiful fabric, you can use it as a throw over the sofa. Cushions in red, yellow, or gold shades look good on a light sofa. Whereas if the room already has dark tones, light cushions can balance the decor. It should be remembered that instead of using many colors and designs, it is better to choose a combination of two or three colors. This will allow the room to look clean and ready for the holiday without unnecessary expenses.