Every year as the cold winter months bid us farewell, cultures all around India look forward to the different versions of harvest festivals. Makar Sankranti is one such harvest festival highly celebrated in several parts of India. This year Makar Sankranti is on January 14, 2025. This festival also marks the beginning of the spiritual time of Uttarayan. Several people conduct rituals during this time and declutter their houses. One of the best ways to celebrate Makar Sankranti is by decorating your house. But if you’re a busy individual then decorating doesn’t necessarily have to involve elaborate or expensive things. With a bit of creativity, you can use everyday items at home to celebrate Makar Sankranti.
3 Quick Decoration Ideas Using Things Already At Home For Makar Sankranti 2025
We’ve curated a list of three quick decorating ideas for Makar Sankranti that you can do with daily household items already at home. Here’s the list:
1. Rangoli With Grains and Pulses
If you’ve just come back from the office and want to give your house a little enhancement for Makar Sankranti then look no further and just run to the kitchen. Instead of traditional rangoli powders, you can use grains, lentils, and pulses to make a colourful rangoli at your doorstep. You can either grab a stencil or a freehand inspiration from the internet to create a simple rangoli design. Just take items like rice, beans, and wheat and creatively arranged them to form intricate patterns. If you have leftover diyas and artificial or real flowers at home you can use them as well.
Image Credits: Instagram/@Rangoli Nation
2. Kite-Themed Wall Hangings
When we think of Makar Sankranti the first thing that comes to our mind is kite flying. If you want a specific Makar Sankranti themed decoration then you can easily create kite-themes wall hanging. You can do that by using old magazines, newspapers, or leftover gift wrap lying around at home. Just google an easy tutorial of how to create kites from paper and you’re good to go.
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3. Diyas And Candles
While just simple and plain diyas and candles are boring decorations you can always enhance them. You can do that by taking plain diyas or candles and decorate them with leftover ribbons, lace, or coloured paper. Create a rangoli or centrepiece like this by arranging them on a plate filled with rice or flower petals centerpiece for your dining or coffee table.
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These quick and simple decoration ideas are perfect for adding a festive touch to your home on Makar Sankranti 2025 without spending extra money. You will also be easy on the environment by following these methods.
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