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20+ Ganpati Decoration Ideas At Home That Are Actually Simple
By Darshit Tanna
Blog timeAug 26, 2024

Bringing Ganesh Idol at Home? Here are some beautiful Ganesh Chaturthi decoration ideas at home. Whether you are looking for modern landscapes or traditional, we’ve got you covered.

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the holiest and the most awaited festivals in India where people bring Ganesh idols to societies, homes, or their vicinities. This festival is generally 11 days however people prefer to serve their hospitality for different numbers of days according to their convenience. Some people bring the Ganpati idol for 11/2 days, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, and so on. No matter how many days you devote to lord Ganesha and worship them, you do it with all your heart and soul. If you are planning to welcome lord Ganesha at your home this year, you should also decorate your home to welcome him wholeheartedly and with ultimate enthusiasm. Here are some Ganesh Chaturthi decoration ideas at home that you can take inspiration from for your divine celebration.

Check out these Ganesh Chaturthi decoration ideas at home.

1. Ganpati Decoration Ideas Eco Friendly

It is the 21st Century, time to get rid of materials that can cause harm to our environment and mother nature. If you really want to decorate your abode for the Ganpati celebration, go green and use eco-friendly materials. You can also cut costs and replace the regular string lights, thermocol, plastic, etc. with diyas, plant pots, coconut leaves, etc. 

eco friendly ganpati decoration

2. Ganesha Decoration Ideas at Home with Origami

If it’s a festive time, it is also the time to show off and embrace your creative side! Are you someone who wants to make a bird the moment they see a piece of paper? If yes, this decoration idea is just for you. Bring vibrant and colorful pieces of paper and begin your creative trail by converting these pieces into butterflies, birds, swans, umbrellas, etc. Hang them using threads and fill the space with these unique origami shapes. Paste them on the walls for more charm.

origami decoration idea for ganpati

3. Yellow and Green Background Ganesh Chaturthi Decoration

If you’re out of time and need a last-minute decoration idea, this one is for you. Also if you aren’t creative enough or want to keep it simple, you can use this idea. This yellow and green theme decor idea consists of two main things- marigolds and banana leaves. Not only does this decor exude simplicity, but it is also sophisticated in its own way. Paste a white drape for the backdrop, hang some fairy lights and marigold flower strings, and keep some banana leaves at the sides of the idol. You can also prefer keeping some peacock feathers near the banana leaves if you are a devotee of Lord Krishna too.

Also Read: Janmashtami Decoration Ideas

yellow and green background decoration for ganpati

4. Sunny Sunflowers Ganpati Mandap Decoration at Home

Are you obsessed with sunflowers and want to incorporate them in your Ganpati mandap decorations anyhow? Well, here’s a decor idea for you. This adorable eco-friendly decoration consists of natural short trees for the backdrop and a frame of sunflowers just behind the idol. Place some potted sunflowers at the sides of the idol.

sunflowers decoration idea for ganpati

5. Just Candles and Diyas for Easy Ganpati Decoration

 If you’re someone who deeply understands the importance of simplicity and decency, here’s a simplistic decoration idea for the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at home. Use several candles and diyas to decorate the mandap and the space around it. If you feel the simple and normal diyas are not enough, place some floating diyas over a bowl of water. For the backdrop, use a single-colored drape that complements the idol and the diyas.

candles and diyas ganpati decoration

6. Lovely Lights Ganesh Puja Decoration Ideas at Home

If you think your regular home lights are not enough, here’s a decoration idea for you. Fill your mandap with various lights, whether fairy, chandelier, focus, LED strips, etc. Use warm and bright-colored lights to set the divine mood. Keep the backdrop dark so that the lights and the idol stand out and shine.

use lights for decoration for ganesh chaturthi

7. Fascinating Flowers Decoration Ideas for Ganpati Festival at Home

We can clearly see your obsession with flowers and we know you want to incorporate them in your decor. Well, here’s a dedicated decor idea for a flower lover like you. This decor consists of an arch of vibrant flowers and a shimmery dark blue drape for the backdrop. Keep a bouquet at the sides of the mandap to enhance the decor’s beauty. You can also do petals rangoli just ahead of the mandap.

flowers for decoration for ganpati

8. Artificial Flowers Decoration Items for Ganesh Chaturthi

If you don’t feel like buying fresh flowers for decoration or are allergic to flowers, choose artificial flowers that give the same aesthetic feel and are not perishable. Make a wooden frame behind the idol and cover the frame with vibrant artificial flowers. Use two-colored drape strips for the backdrop. From the frame, hang a small chandelier above the idol and cover the chandelier string with artificial flowers. 

artificial flowers for ganpati decoration

9. Coconut-Themed Unique Ganpati Decoration Ideas

Do you have any idea that coconuts can be used this way too? Remove the coconut shell’s husks and gather them, stick them on a chandelier for a tent-like structure, and hang the chandelier above the idol. You can also use the shell’s husks for the platform of the idol.

coconut themed decoration idea for ganpati

10. A backdrop of Kites Simple Background Ganpati Decoration

Another simple decoration idea if you don’t want to get involved too much in decoration. Fill the wall with kites for the backdrop, we know this sounds vague but trust us, it is cost-effective and eco-friendly too. Bring kites of varied colors for better upliftment of the decor’s beauty.

backdrop of kites decoration ideas for ganpati

11. Tassels and Drapes Ganpati Decoration Ideas at Home Simple

Okay, so you don’t want flowers, not even artificial flowers, and neither some other fashionable heavy decor items, and still need to decorate your home? Well, here’s an idea for people like you. With just tassels and drapes, you can create a magnificent backdrop for your Ganesha idol. Take the drapes, hang them, and tie them to the sides like a curtain. Hang the tassels ahead of the drapes to accentuate the look.

tassels and drapes ganpati decoration

12. White Floral Accents Ganpati Decoration Ideas for Home Simple

White is one of the most used colors for an auspicious occasion however people have started considering it overrated. But trust us, the simplicity, the serenity, and the sophistication that white color brings are unmatchable. Fill the backdrop with green leaves of various plants and wisely add white flowers to give the backdrop an accent of the color. Keep the platform white to match the feel of the theme. 

white floral accents ganpati decoration

13. Pastel Love Ganpati Home Simple Decoration

Luxury got a new definition when looking at this pandal decoration for Ganesh Chaturthi. The backdrop is professionally fabricated with paisley designs. You can see an arch of pastel-pink artificial flowers at the backdrop. There is also one pillar each at the side of the idol. The pillars are topped with more artificial flowers dipped in pastel pink. 

pastel pink ganpati decoration idea

14. Hanging Diyas and Temple Frame Ganesha Decor Ideas

You talk about minimalism, here’s a decor idea for you. A fabricated frame shaped as a temple with abstract designs sculpted all over it, hanging diyas one at each side adorning and illuminating the pandal, and some diyas kept on the platform to maintain balance and symmetry; we are sure you might have never come across such a minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing decoration idea for Ganesh Chaturthi.

hanging diyas and temple frame

15. Paper Fan Simple Homemade Decoration for Ganpati

We know that you liked the concept of origami but if you are not that creative, here’s a similar idea. Make paper fans from colorful pieces and stick them on the wall for the backdrop. Keep banana leaves at the sides of the idol.

Paper Fan Simple Homemade Decoration for Ganpati

16. Balloons Ganpati Bappa Decoration Ideas

Are you running out of time and ideas? Well, here’s a decor idea for you that doesn’t involve many materials and will still make the mandap look good. Make three walls of thin wooden sheets and hang some artificial flower garlands for the backdrop. Decorate the rest of the space with balloons. Use single-colored balloons for uniformity. Paste some balloons on the side walls and let the others occupy the floor.

Balloons Ganpati Bappa Decoration Ideas

17. Ready-Made Ganpati Pandal Decoration

We all have creativity and a kick to do something, but not everyone. Hence, here’s a ready-made decoration idea for your Ganpati celebration to let you focus on other things like pooja, rituals, etc., and not get consumed in planning and executing a decor. 

ready made ganpati decoration idea

18. Antique Decoration Items for Ganpati Festival

Are you a fan of antique vibes like us? If yes, this decor idea for the Ganpati festival is just for you. Get some brass objects from the local store like dhoop stands, diyas, and other things in the shade of brass. With these, use flowers like marigolds and roses to further accentuate the decor’s beauty.

antique decoration idea for ganpati

19. Cardboard Temple Ganpati Homemade Decoration

If you believe in recycling and love the tagline ‘best out of waste’, this ganpati decoration idea is just for you. Transform your delivery packaging cartons and other cardboard into a creative temple shape for the backdrop of your Ganesha idol. Paint it to make it look realistic and voila, your decoration is ready.

cardboard temple ganpati decoration

20. Hanging Flower Glass Jars Easy Ganpati Decoration Ideas at Home

Instead of sticking to the regular and mediocre decoration, try something that will create a great impression among the guests. Hang the fish-bowl-like glass jars from the ceiling and keep some fresh flowers in these jars, use fresh green leaves for the backdrop, and hang marigold garlands at the sides to create a closed space for the pandal.

hanging flower glass jars ganpati decoration

These were some of the best Ganesh Chaturthi decoration ideas at home we found on the internet. Make sure that you can afford and arrange the necessary items for the decor. However, we have tried to bring decor ideas that won’t need many decoration items. Thanks for reading the blog and we hope you liked these decor ideas. If you have any more suggestions or questions, drop them in the comments section.

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