On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, people come together and celebrate the festival with great fervour. This year, Diwali will be marked on November 7 and the festivity has already kicked off with great zeal. People decorate their homes with lights and draw rangoli as a part of the ritual. Many also customise the décor by making it themselves at home. One more ritual attached to Diwali is hanging toran outside the homes on the doors. Toran is a traditional hanging seen in Indian households during festive occasions like Diwali. Today, we bring to you easy DIY toran ideas that you can make at home for the occasion. Diwali 2018 Light Decoration Ideas: Simple and Best Ways to Decorate Diya, Tealight Candles, Fairy Lights and Lanterns at Home This Deepavali!

People decorate the doorway of their homes to mark the welcoming of Goddess Lakshmi. People revere Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali and it is believed that the Goddess of wealth enters the homes of devotees on this propitious festival. Toran perfectly fits into the archways of doors and the entrance of homes. The traditional toran is made from mango and ashok leaves. People hang toran on the day of Dhanteras and keep it till a day after Diwali. To give your home décor a more personalised touch, make torans at home with easily available items in the market and in eco-friendly manner. Find video tutorials on how to make torans at home. Diwali 2018 Decoration Ideas: Easy Diyas & Lanterns to Make and Brighten Up the Festival of Lights (Watch DIY Videos).

Diwali Decoration Toran Ideas to Make at Home

1. Marigold Flower Toran Design

2. Diya Toran Design

3. Best Out of Waste Toran

4. Flower Toran

These easy to make toran ideas are also great for children to make in school competitions. To welcome Goddess Lakshmi at home people decorate the doorway by drawing footprints of Goddess Laxmi, making colourful rangolis and buy hanging toran and lighting diyas. We wish you a Happy and Prosperous Diwali.

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