Chaturthi Decorations - Does and Don't

The use of materials such as glitter papers, thermocol, plastic flowers, electric bulbs, flashy lights; etc attracts the raja and tama frequencies from surroundings. These frequencies are distressing and hence the use of mentioned objects should be forbidden in Ganesh Chaturthi celebration decors. It is best to keep the Pooja simple.

The use of various sattvik objects for decorating the seat of Ganesha is considered auspicious. These substances help in attracting the Ganesh Principle and create affirmative vibrations around the place.

1. Flowers and leaves
Various flowers such as rose, Marigold can be used in decorations along with leaves such as 'Durva, shami and madar can be used. Leaves of mango tree, ashoka tree also can be used.
Flowers and leaves can be woven into garland which are adored around the neck of idol of diety. The petals of flowers can be used to create rangoli patterns. The leaves and flowers can be woven into small circles to create traditional 'kimbali' which can be used to adore the hands of diety.
Festoons can be created from natural flowers and leaves. Flowers can be simply placed at the feet of diety. Bunch if 'Durva can be placed on the head of the deity.

2. Rangoli patterns can be created using fliers and leaves. Alternatively, use ragoli color powders can be used. These powders are available in various colors such as red, green, yellow, purple, brown, white, to mention a few. It is believed that rangolis help in attracting the frequencies of Ganesh Principle.

3. Earthern Lamps - Earth lamps can be lit for decor. A 'Deepmala' meaning a series of lamps laid in form of garland can be used to enlighten the space. 

4. The sattvik chant strips of Ganesh also can be used for decorations.