{"id":2626,"date":"2020-04-10T10:54:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T10:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2020-08-03T05:45:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T05:45:44","slug":"9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ideas to Celebrate Poila Baisakh at Home During Coronavirus Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Advance &nbsp;wishes everyone!! With just a few days left for one of the biggest celebrations of Bengal, the <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong>, many of us are still baffled and bewildered about how to celebrate the day under the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic. And of-course, with stay-at-home orders, self-isolations, restrictions on movement and ban on large gatherings, this year it\u2019s going to be a different <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong> than we have seen in the past. But just because we are homebound doesn&#8217;t mean this day can&#8217;t be made special. There are plenty of ways to celebrate this New Year day and feel festive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we bring it, the 9 ideas to celebrate <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong> at home during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/coronavirus-lockdown-8-smart-ways-to-make-the-most-at-home\/\"><strong>Coronavirus Lockdown<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#1_Make_Your_Poila_Baisakh_Delicious_with_Home_Kitchen_Recipes\" title=\"1. Make Your Poila Baisakh Delicious with Home Kitchen Recipes\">1. Make Your Poila Baisakh Delicious with Home Kitchen Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#2_Do_Karaoke_of_Old_Bengali_songs_with_family\" title=\"2. Do Karaoke of Old Bengali songs with family\">2. Do Karaoke of Old Bengali songs with family<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#3_Clean_and_dust_the_house\" title=\"3. Clean and dust the house\">3. Clean and dust the house<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#4_Perform_puja_at_home\" title=\"4. Perform puja at home\">4. Perform puja at home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#5_Rearrange_your_furniture\" title=\"5. Rearrange your furniture\">5. Rearrange your furniture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#6_Use_some_old_discarded_objects_to_do_some_DIY_activity_at_home\" title=\"6. Use some old discarded objects to do some DIY activity at home\">6. Use some old discarded objects to do some DIY activity at home<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#a_Make_kites_and_enjoy_with_your_children\" title=\"a. Make kites and enjoy with your children\">a. Make kites and enjoy with your children<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#b_Make_Utensil_Bins_using_Tin_Can_To_Manage_Your_Kitchen_Stuffs\" title=\"b. Make Utensil Bins using Tin Can To Manage Your Kitchen Stuffs\">b. Make Utensil Bins using Tin Can To Manage Your Kitchen Stuffs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#c_Turn_Plain_Glass_Jar_Into_Classy_Flower_Vase_By_Creative_Drawing\" title=\"c. Turn Plain Glass Jar Into Classy Flower Vase By Creative Drawing\">c. Turn Plain Glass Jar Into Classy Flower Vase By Creative Drawing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#d_Create_Table_Runner_By_Your_Embroidery_Skill\" title=\"d. Create Table Runner By Your Embroidery Skill\">d. Create Table Runner By Your Embroidery Skill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#7_Homemade_Mishti_Doi_and_Sandesh\" title=\"7. Homemade Mishti Doi and Sandesh\">7. Homemade Mishti Doi and Sandesh<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#8_Design_Alpana_for_your_home_puja\" title=\"8. Design Alpana for your home puja\">8. Design Alpana for your home puja<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/9-ideas-to-celebrate-poila-baisakh-at-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/#9_Add_some_new_household_furnishings_to_decorate_the_home\" title=\"9. Add some new household furnishings to decorate the home\">9. Add some new household furnishings to decorate the home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_Your_Poila_Baisakh_Delicious_with_Home_Kitchen_Recipes\"><\/span>1. Make Your Poila Baisakh Delicious with Home Kitchen Recipes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-kitchen-recipe1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-kitchen-recipe1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-kitchen-recipe1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-kitchen-recipe1-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong> celebrations call for the preparation of a variety of authentic Bengali dishes that are consumed through the course of the day. Despite the closure of stores and steady hunt for essentials, you can prepare some tummy-filling recipes like Basanti Pulao and Homemade-Paneer Dishes in your own kitchen with the possible supplies available during this <strong>lockdown<\/strong>. Also, try your hands at Doi Chicken, the most important non- vegetarian dish that steals the limelight in the <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong> platter. Another recipe that cannot be definitely missed on this festive day is Fish curry, especially Rui Macher Kalia, so don\u2019t forget to add it to the list. If you are not a great cook with the best cooking secrets, you can still have these dishes on your table by checking out the videos on Youtube. As this <strong>lockdown<\/strong> has opened up more pockets of free time to your partner and other family members, involving them in the preparation of these recipes can make the feast more memorable and more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_Karaoke_of_Old_Bengali_songs_with_family\"><\/span>2. Do Karaoke of Old Bengali songs with family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-450x300.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>New Year day<\/strong> is perhaps a day of craziness for all. Why not make it even crazier by doing karaoke of old Bengali songs with family?! It is also a great way to bring the family together, have fun and encourage one and another. You can get the list of some famous songs like Coffee Houser Sei Adda Ta Aaj Aar Nei, Ogo Nirupoma, E Ki Holo, Mone Pore Rubi Roy, Ei To JibonMor Swapneri Saathi, etc. and unleash the inner rock star in everyone. To make the family karaoke time extra special, transform your hall\/terrace or any other room into an exciting karaoke club by using stuff that you find around your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clean_and_dust_the_house\"><\/span>3. Clean and dust the house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-dusting1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-dusting1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-dusting1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-dusting1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our land, every festive occasion calls for cleaning and dusting of the house as untidy homes are said to attract negative energy. So, start the year with a clean and sparkling home. Do a good thorough cleaning a few days before the New Year day to get rid of all the clutter and items that were weighing you down in the past year. Before rolling up your sleeves, get the cleaning tools ready: Sweepers, broom sticks, ladders, glass cleansers, duster, non-abrasive cloth, water, and your preferred cleaning agent. Clean every room by paying deep attention to furnishings, furniture, doors, windows, curtains, floor, wardrobe, bed, home appliances and especially your modular kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Perform_puja_at_home\"><\/span>4. Perform puja at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-puja1.jpg\" alt=\"Perform puja at home\" class=\"wp-image-6395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-puja1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-puja1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-puja1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the auspicious day of <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong>, worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi by performing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/celebrating-ganesh-chaturthi-home-using-diy-puja-items-recipes\/\">puja at home<\/a> as this ritual is believed to grant good health, long life and prosperity. Though a grand scale puja is not possible during this <strong>lockdown<\/strong>, you can keep it simple by offering flowers (if available in your home garden), lighting lamps and doing aarti. For merchants, shopkeepers, traders, retailers, and businessmen, this Lakshmi Puja holds an extra significance as they open their fresh accounts of the year. So, if you or anyone of your family members runs a business, don\u2019t miss out on this puja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Rearrange_your_furniture\"><\/span>5. Rearrange your furniture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rearange-fir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rearange-fir.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rearange-fir-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rearange-fir-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Furniture rearrangement<\/strong> shouldn&#8217;t only be reserved for home makeover and boredom fighting, but also for occasions like <strong>Poila Baisakh<\/strong>. For many, this is a daunting and overwhelming task as they are not aware of the basic principles of furniture arrangement. If you are one amongst them, just follow these common rules, you will find it easier: Measure the room and note all the outlets, don\u2019t push your furniture against the walls, don\u2019t group all the large or small pieces in one area as it create visual imbalance, allow for traffic flow, keep the eye lines clear, and most importantly choose function over form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_some_old_discarded_objects_to_do_some_DIY_activity_at_home\"><\/span>6. Use some old discarded objects to do some DIY activity at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not pull out and open up the bag that you filled with no longer usable items during your home cleaning and clutter check and try some DIY activity at home?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Make_kites_and_enjoy_with_your_children\"><\/span>a. Make kites and enjoy with your children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6a-kite-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6a-kite-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6a-kite-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6a-kite-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials needed:<\/strong> Two sticks, a plastic bag, string, ribbon, tape and scissors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Tie the two sticks together, forming a &#8220;T&#8221; shape, with a piece of string. Make notches in both ends of the two wooden sticks. Wrap the string carefully along the circumference of the kite, making sure it goes right into the notches. Now the frame is done, it\u2019s time to affix the bag. Cut the bag to fit the frame of the kite, leaving extra one inch on each side. Now, place the bag on the floor and put the frame on top of it. Fold the edges of the bag over the string and tape them down. Tie ribbon to create a tail for the kite and also to help balance it. Finally, poke holes, add strings and get the kite flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Make_Utensil_Bins_using_Tin_Can_To_Manage_Your_Kitchen_Stuffs\"><\/span>b. Make Utensil Bins using Tin Can To Manage Your Kitchen Stuffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6b-tin-can.jpg\" alt=\"Make Utensil Bins using Tin Can To Manage Your Kitchen Stuffs\" class=\"wp-image-2635\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials needed:<\/strong> Tin cans, scissors, electric drill, spray paint, stickers, washi tape, or tags, and S-hooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Drill holes below the rim on the back side of each tin can. Coat the cans with spray paint in the colour of your choice by turning the cans upside down. Next, embellish the cans with stickers, washi tape, or tags of your choice. Hang the cans using S-hooks onto a bar. Now, your utensil bins are ready to hold your kitchen stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Turn_Plain_Glass_Jar_Into_Classy_Flower_Vase_By_Creative_Drawing\"><\/span>c. Turn Plain Glass Jar Into Classy Flower Vase By Creative Drawing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6c-glass-jar.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Plain Glass Jar Into Classy Flower Vase By Creative Drawing\" class=\"wp-image-2636\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong> Clear glass jars, oil-based paint marker in the colour of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Create designs on the jar with the oil-based paint marker. Add details by trying out different motifs, flower patterns, geometric shapes, etc. Once the entire jar is covered, use it to display various items like flowers, lengthy leaves, etc. that you find in your garden. If your kids love and enjoy drawing, involve them too as it will improve their drawing skills, keep them engaged and also help them remain creative in this lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"d_Create_Table_Runner_By_Your_Embroidery_Skill\"><\/span>d. Create Table Runner By Your Embroidery Skill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6d-table-runner.jpg\" alt=\"Create Table Runner By Your Embroidery Skill\" class=\"wp-image-2637\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong> Sewing thread, washed and ironed fabric, embroidery needle, sewing pins, and scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Create patterns and designs on the fabric with your embroidery skills. Customize it by adding the right personal touches. Finally, snip away the extra threads and stitch the corners. What\u2019s next? Your table runner is ready to dress your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Homemade_Mishti_Doi_and_Sandesh\"><\/span>7. Homemade Mishti Doi and Sandesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7doi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2641\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No festival is ever complete without sweets and for the same the <strong>Naba Barsha<\/strong> menu is also laden with unbeatable sweets for dessert. Sandesh \u2013 the ultimate delight of Bengal is one such delicious sweet not to be missed on this special day. You can prepare it in your own kitchen by kneading up just three ingredients \u2013 powdered sugar or jaggery, paneer (chenna) and cardamom powder. Another perfect sweet which melts in the mouth and makes its way to the heart forever is Mishti Doi. Prepare this festive favourite by thickening the milk, sweetening it with jaggery, and allowing the mixture to ferment overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Design_Alpana_for_your_home_puja\"><\/span>8. Design Alpana for your home puja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-alpona.jpg\" alt=\"Design Alpana for your home puja\" class=\"wp-image-2638\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beautify your home with alpana or rangoli &#8211; the traditional floor patterns. You can try your hands at some general patterns like flowers, leaves, sun, owl, fish, lotus and also a special pattern called \u201ckolka\u201d &#8211; on the floor in front of the idols, at the entrance by the door, veranda or hall &#8211; by using a small piece of cloth that is dipped in diluted rice paste. You can also place a small earthen pot filled with water, and capped with mango leaves in the middle of the alpana to serve as an auspicious symbol on this festive day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Add_some_new_household_furnishings_to_decorate_the_home\"><\/span>9. Add some new household furnishings to decorate the home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9-new-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"new household furnishings to decorate the home\" class=\"wp-image-2628\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While you deck yourselves and your family to shake off the past and welcome the future, spare a thought about your home too. Don\u2019t you think it also deserves to appear alluring and attractive? If so, deck it up with some new and fresh household furnishings. It can be a small coffee table to enjoy some coffee time with your partner or a new bookshelf for your kids or the living room sofa that meets and greets your guests. As the furniture stores have shuttered their doors due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zadinteriors.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-home-office-during-coronavirus-lockdown\/\"><strong>coronavirus pandemic<\/strong><\/a> and also not everyone is fortunate enough to have stocked these furnishings in advance, execute this plan after the <strong>coronavirus<\/strong> crisis is controlled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advance &nbsp;wishes everyone!! With just a few days left for one of the biggest celebrations of Bengal, the Poila Baisakh, many of us are still baffled and bewildered about how to celebrate the day under the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic. 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