Tips to decorate your home during Raksha Bandhan this year
One of the most priceless bonding is the relationship between brother and sister. Siblings are the best friends that God and our parents can give us and it’s one of the most beautiful bonds in our lives. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a sacred thread, called the rakhi, on their brother’s wrist.
The thread symbolizes her prayers and love for her brother’s well-being and good health and in return, the brother promise to protect her for life. Since it is a time to celebrating this special occasion, there is nothing more perfect than decorating our home to make it look beautiful and charming.
Rangoli: Rangolis are drawn at the entryway of your houses because scientifically, it gives a calm effect. This Raksha Bandhan you can try rangoli with flowers instead of using colored powder for Rangoli, it will give a different look and make the entryway look bright and beautiful. You can add a diya or lights at the center of the floral rangoli to add some more warmth.
Colorful drapes and cushions: Since Raksha Bandhan is a special festival, you can add colorful drapes and add a mix of cushion covers in the color matching the drapes or you can go for contrast colors also. If you are creative enough, you can experiment with different colors, patterns and designs. If you want you can also add fresh flowers to your room to give it a fresh look.
Fairy or twinkling lights: You can use colorful rice lights or twinkling fairy lights to give a festive look to your house. You can use such lights. Fairy lights can be used to decorate doors, balconies or if you have enough time you can decorate one complete wall with rice lights. Nowadays they are available in different shapes, size, and colors.
Decorate the Aarti ki Thali: Aarti ki Thali is one of the most important part of Raksha Bandhan. You can buy a pre- decorated thali or you can decorate the aarti thali of your own. You can check online for DIY ideas available, you will find many. Your aarti thali should have the rakhi, diya, kum kum, rice and sweets which are all required during the rakhi tying ceremony.
These all decorations and preparations are done you make your brother feel special when he steps into the house. The cheerfulness he will have will be one of the most special things that day.
Happy Rakha Bandhan!
