Best Ganpati decoration 2026
Mandaps built in flats, makhars made from old sarees, shadu mati murtis and decoration put together the evening before. Every photo here was sent by the household that made it — send yours, and vote for the ones you like.
The contest
Entries close on Anant Chaturdashi, 25 September 2026. Voting stays open until 30 September 2026.
One vote per photo per visitor. A vote count is how many readers pressed a button and nothing more — it can be gamed by anyone determined enough, so the featured decorations are chosen by a person with the counts in front of them, not by the counts alone.
The contest opens with the first photo.
Nothing has been approved yet this season. Send yours above and it will be the one everyone else sees first.
Putting your own together
Everything above started as a list of things to buy or make. These guides cover the same ground — what goes on the makhar, what the puja needs, and which murti to bring home.
- Decoration and makhar ideasWhat people actually build at home, and what each approach costs in time and money.
- Puja samagri checklistThe full list for sthapana and the daily aarti, so nothing is missing on the morning.
- Shadu mati and eco-friendly murtiWhere the clay murtis come from, and how to immerse one without harming the water.