Navratri & Dussehra 2026: Festive Candle Decor Ideas for Your Home
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Navratri kicks off the biggest festive stretch of the year in India, and in 2026 the nine nights run from October 11 to Dussehra on October 20. Between the daily colour themes, the garba nights, and the pooja at home, candles are one of the easiest ways to bring festive warmth into every room without a full decor overhaul.
Why Candles Work for Navratri Decor
Unlike string lights or large installations, candles can be moved from the pooja corner to the dining table to the entryway in seconds — which matters when you're hosting nine nights in a row. A few well-placed candles do more for festive ambience than most decor pieces twice the price.
Decor Ideas by Space
- Pooja room: Pair your diyas with a few decorative pillar candles for extra warmth once the diyas burn down.
- Entryway: A cluster of candles near the door welcomes guests arriving for garba or family visits.
- Dining table: Scented candles double as a centrepiece for the fasting-friendly meals served through the nine nights.
- Gifting: Navratri is also when a lot of Diwali gifting decisions get made early — a candle gift now sets the tone for the season.
Shop Festive Candles
One easy pick for this season: our Luxury Lotus & Flower Floating Urli Candle — a festive, decorative piece that works as a gift box or a centrepiece for your own puja thali.
Getting ready for Diwali (8 November)? See our Diwali decoration ideas and Diwali gift guide, or browse our Festive Collection.