Every year, Indian families do a big clean up of their homes and for a certain number of days welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes. An idol of the God is placed in a prayer room (if people have big enough homes) or they make a corner of their home a prayer space where friends and family can sit and meditate when they pay a visit to loved ones and family. Most Indian homes have a room or a dedicated space that reflects their religious affiliations. A puja room brings serenity and a sense of the divine to even the most modern homes and works wonders in erasing negativity. Most city-dwellers don't have the luxury of transforming an entire room into a puja space, but we've got you covered as we share tips and tricks on making even the most unexpected places into a puja room this Ganesh Chaturthi.

Contemporary Wall Decals / Idol Paintings

Wall decals depicting the deity you worship in bold and bright colours against neutral coloured walls (or vice versa) uplift the spiritual mood in a contemporary manner. If you choose wall decals or paintings that are large enough to cover a major portion of the wall, then the 'puja mandap' or idol should be smaller, to allow only one design element to dominate. If the space you have is truly tiny, place your deity on a shelf or in a bookcase.

