Contemporary lighting ideas for Diwali

Are you looking to celebrate a memorable Diwali this year? Well, create a spark of excitement and innovation this Diwali by thinking of some creative lighting ideas. You can create your own lighting ideas from paper lamps to glass oil lamps, wooden candles and so on. Here are some wonderful ideas;

Earthen lamps:

Buy a dozen of earthen lamps and paint them with your desired colours. Traditionally these lamps are filled with ghee and lit. Earthen lamps serve a great purpose of decoration in pathways, window sills and other empty platforms. Also you can place lit wax tea lights in each of them and arrange them in a strategic manner around your rangoli.

Metal lamp:

Get hold of a large earthen lamp which can be used every year during Diwali to be placed in the focal point. You can fill the metal lamp with scented water along with rose petals and place small lamps/tea lights inside. Placing 14 diyas is considered auspicious.

Earthen pots:

Get a dozen of earthen pots with simple or designed holes in them. Place a tea light in each of the earthen pot and place it in your balcony. Having coloured pots can generate colourful lighting.

Paper lanterns:

Kandeels or paper lanterns are renowned for their exciting part of celebrations and are hung outside the home. Place either a colourful or a plain bulb inside to accentuate the exteriors. These lanterns are known to welcome goddess Lakshmi to drive away the evil.

River light lantern:

These lanterns are the contemporary forms of decoration. They are standing lanterns which are made up of coloured glass and brass. River lights can be used to decorate any surface and can be used to accentuate the focal points as well.

Arabian brass lanterns:

Buy a pair of Arabian brass lanterns with decorative holes in it. Place either wax candles or tiny colourful bulbs to create a soft glow all over the home.

Scented candles:

Candles are available in innumerable aromas and shapes. Choose your desired aroma and shape to create a soft glow all over your home. Try pillar candles for an alluring effect. Do not forget to get the candle stands.

Starry lights:

To accentuate your window grills, you can opt for rice lights or even drape these lights like a valance alongside garlands to the doorway brim. Rice lights can also be wrapped around potted plants and the grills.

Stone candles/lights:

There are various stores which sell the stone candles or lights which are affordable.

LED lights:

They are the most sought out forms of lighting decoration and can be opted both indoors and outdoors. Having colourful LED lights in your garden can make your garden look beautiful.

Light holders:

If you are creative enough, you can creative your own candle holders or light holders.

Lanterns:

They have been used since time immemorial and can be found in different shapes and sizes. A pair of lanterns in your home during Diwali can create a festive look.

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