Discover Ayurveda home decor ideas for Navratri to celebrate the nine festival days- Boost spiritual harmony and positive vibes in your home
Navratri – the nine auspicious days are one of the most awaited times. Religiously it signifies the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated all over India in various forms and holds significant importance in Ayurveda. The time of Navratri represents a transition in season and weather. According to Ayurveda, during the nine days of the Navratri festival, our body prepares itself for the upcoming seasonal shift by balancing our doshas.
Navratri celebrations with Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda experts, Navratris is the time for a seasonal cleanse or detox for our mind and body. Our body is confused between significant seasonal shifts resulting in depleted Ojas. Our energy levels and immunity system are at their lowest and vulnerable to infections. Navratri helps in achieving that balance between hot and cold weather. By the end of nine days, our doshas are balanced, and our bodies and minds are fitter and more powerful.
Here are the 9 colours of Navratri 2024:
Red for Day 1 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Royal Blue for Day 2 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Yellow for Day 3 on Thursday, April 11, 2024
Green for Day 4 on Friday, April 12, 2024
Grey for Day 5 on Saturday, April 13, 2024
Orange for Day 6 on Sunday, April 14, 2024
White for Day 7 on Monday, April 15, 2024
Pink for Day 8 on Sunday, April 16, 2024
Sky Blue for Day 9 on Monday, April 17, 2024
Navratri is celebrated to glorify the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisashura.
The auspicious Navratris are celebrated twice in a year,
– Ashwani Navratri at the beginning of winter (between September and October)
– Chaitra Navratri during the beginning of summer between March and April.
Some must-have items for your Navratri decoration are pooja thali, Navratri Kalash, coconut, mango leaves, diyas, rangoli, marigold flowers – Read more.
How to decorate your home for Navratri according to Ayurveda?
Navratri festival signifies a change in season and weather. During the nine days, our body prepares to transition between hot and cold weather and balances our doshas. By the end of nine days, our bodies and minds rejuvenate and cleanse from within. We welcome and celebrate the auspicious days with special pujas, fasting, meditations, and Navratri foods.
Here are some simple Ayurveda tips and decor ideas for the Navratri festival.
- Declutter your home.
Clutter lying in the house hurts mental health. Clean and decluttered living spaces have stress-relieving benefits. So, begin by discarding or donating items you do not require in the place before buying new home décor items.
- Choose the colour based on the Navratri day.
Each Navratri day is dedicated to a different goddess and is represented by a specific colour. This colour dedicated to each day is fixed on the first day. It depends on the weekday when Navratri begins, and the remaining eight days of Navratri follow a fixed colour sequence. Decorate your home according to the colour theme. Place painted terracotta pots, cushion covers, table-cover, rugs, curtains, and flowers, and add to the festivities with colour synchronisation.
- Add fragrance and freshness with flowers
Flowers symbolise calmness, purity, and beauty. They are the best home décor ideas, as you can get creative with them. Arrange flowers in different patterns in a vase and place them around the house. Make special flower rangolis at the entrance of your house or in the pooja room. Bring prosperity into your home by hanging beautifully torans made with seasonal flowers and leaves.
- Boost positive energy with soft spiritual music
Music uplifts your mood and has healing properties. Listening to soulful, spiritual music during the Navratri days will give a divine ambience to your home. Sound bowls are known for their calming effect on our minds. Wind chimes and water-based décor items also bring positive vibes to the house.
- Use aromatherapy for purification of the home.
Aromatherapy helps balance the body and mind. It has healing effects, as per Ayurveda. Urli or a pot with water, fresh desi rose, and jasmine petals is a great décor idea for Navratri days. Incense sticks and dhoop bati give our pleasant aroma to please your senses.
Decorating our homes for Navaratri is a special part of the entire celebration. The festive look and feel of the house enhance our spirituality, positivity, and happiness.
Ayurveda for Navratri Decor
Were you thinking of decorating your house this coming Navratris? Why not add a touch of Ayurveda to your Navratri home decor. Let us dive into how to achieve a double dose of spirituality and auspiciousness at home by following simple Ayurveda tips and decor ideas for the Navratri festival. Here are five simple Ayurveda approved Navratri home decor ideas for nine days of Navratri:
Declutter your place to welcome luck
Begin your Navratri preparations by cleaning your home and decluttering. The space around you has a high impact on your mental health. Ayurveda recommends a clean and decluttered room helps balance our doshas better. We all end up buying new home decor items once in a while. This Navratri, consider discarding or donating a few old items before investing in new household items.
Vibrant Colors for Navratri dates
In the dates of Navratri, each day is dedicated to a different goddess and represented by a different color. The color sequence changes every Navratri. The color on the first day of the Navratri is fixed according to the weekday when Navratri begins, and the remaining eight days of Navratri follow a fixed color sequence. You can add colorful elements to your home by placing painted terracotta pots, cushion covers, table-cover, rugs, curtains, flowers and more.
Flowers decor for fragrant Navratri
There is no better way to decorate your Navratri home than using flowers. Flowers add a fresh vibe into the air and have a calming effect. You can place flowers in a vase in your bedroom, dining table, and bathrooms. During nine days of Navratri, make a rangoli at your house entrance or puja area with fresh flowers. Another way of adding flowers is by hanging a toran made with seasonal fresh flowers and leaves at the entrance door to welcome prosperity and positive energy into your home.
Navratri music for positive energies
Music has healing properties, and the right music can boost your spirituality, especially during Navratri dates. Begin the day by listening to some spiritual tunes at low volume. It is a beautiful, refreshing, electronic gadget-free way to start your day. Sound Bowls are a fabulous choice. Imagine calm relaxing music playing in the background while doing your morning chores. Enjoy your morning tea or coffee with a dose of positive energy. Also, wind chimes and water-based decor items have a calming effect on your mind.
Aromatherapy for calm vibes
One of the simplest ways to follow Ayurveda principles while decorating your house during Navratri is using aroma. A space that smells good by using natural fragrances helps balance our body and mind. Aromatherapy in Ayurveda is known to have a healing effect. We recommend decor items like urli or a pot with water and fresh petals like desi rose and jasmine. Incense sticks and dhoop bati fill the house with their mild pleasant aroma. Their fragrant fumes also help in the purification of the house. Use fragrances according to your dosha. Use sandalwood or Chandan tikka for its cooling and aromatic effects.
We wish you have a prosperous festive season at home. Explore our simple Ayurveda-inspired Navratri home decor ideas. And celebrate your home with a happy Navratri decor.