So many things changed this year; while for some the days proved to be a roller coaster of emotions, some flowed gracefully with the stories of life. Now, as the Navratri has arrived, it’s time to surrender all your chaos and doubts and join the divine and spiritual journey of 9 days. This festive season the corners of your home will chant the holy vibration, the body will detoxify, and the plates will crave the much-awaited fragrance of Navratri Falahar. The delicious yet lightly savored dishes like Sabudana Khichdi, Kuttu ka Dosa, Makhana Kheer, Aloo Curry, and much more will grace your table, bringing comfort, nourishment, and tradition.
So, this is the perfect time to experiment with your dining experience. While your home is decked up with those enchanting yellow flowers, scented incense sticks, festoon lights, and much more, why let your dining suffer with that old boring dinnerware? Bring the aesthetics of nature and intricate stories of our culture to your festive food styling.
But how to do so? Let’s dive into the blog further and know how to break the black and whites into the vibrant twist to your servings, in Navratri style of course.
The Role of Patterns in Navratri
From the irresistible stories of ancient Bharat to the modern cultural practices, some patterns have always held a supreme space in our lives. It's time to bring the intricacies of traditional patterns and the divinity hidden beneath nature's skin to your dining table, all with a touch of class. So, revise the recipes, call your loved ones, arrange the table mats, and let us handle all your Navratri food presentation in the most thoughtful manner, right away.
Let’s start a journey to promote your casual dining choices with momentous contrasts and spiritual inspirations.
1. Ashoka Leaf
Let the harmony knock on the door
“The family that eats together, stays together!” is the one quote many of us would have heard amid the non-stop quarrel of the household. But in the end, it's the love that holds us back, together. The ashoka leaf, the symbol of peace, well-being, and harmony, is the perfect representation of love. Just like the universal love language of serving them before and waiting till everyone gathers, the Ashoka leaf pattern embodies the spirit of union, creating a space of serenity at your place.
With its calming presence, the Ashoka leaf pattern invites purity, making every meal pure and melting within. Especially when the delightful Falahara touches these patterns, not only is the body nourished, but the soul also feels content.
So, why not bring home dinnerware that exhales such exquisite patterns, knocking down the boring dining mates?
Explore the Ashoka Leaf Harmony Plate Set by Kairaus.
2. Deer
Kasturi in Nature’s Embrace
“Raghukul reet sada chali aayi, praan jaye par vachan na jaye.”
From the tales of Ramayana, which began with an attraction and extended to the heartfelt promise of a lover, deer became a symbol of eternity, unbreakable promises, and love. While beyond the spirituality, the fact that deer come out with spring makes the subject even more beautiful. Having said that, they shed their antlers every year and grow them back again, making them a symbol of longevity and patience. In a crux, for all the qualities that can make a human perfect, Deer has always been a source of inspiration.
Now imagine it’s evening; the sun has sunk down perfectly, adding the taste of Kesar to the sky, leaving you to chase some moments of peace for yourself. And suddenly, you find a serene mug with imprinted deer staring at you. Wouldn't it just undo all the tiredness?
Simply, it's your reminder to sip that Navratri-style herbal tea in a cup that exhales beauty and lets you embrace all your tiredness of festivity. After all, you deserve it.
3. Spiral
The Chakra of Infinity
Navratri, a festival when the evenings are spent celebrating the divine feminine energy, whereas the days remind us of the endless cycle of life, transformation, and spiritual growth. The spiral pattern represents the continuous flow of energy and sacred cycle of renewal. The beautifully flowing patterns inspire the viewer to embrace the change and inner transformation. From Dharma to psychology, the chakra has been seen as a powerful source of self-consciousness.
This Navratri, as you adorn your home with divine dhoop and floating diyas, let the simplicity of Falahara meals meet the power of infinity by adding it to your serveware. Whether your favorite is Kuttu ka Dosa or the comforting Sabudana Khichdi, serve it in the excellently contrasted Kairaus spiral-patterned plates without even compromising on comfort. With every bite, each turn of the spiral will appreciate you for your spiritual awareness.
Serving your meals on spiral-patterned plates becomes more than just an aesthetic choice; it transforms your dining space into a symbol of spiritual awakening and mindful change.
4. Blossom
Fresh Beginnings, Pure Beauty
As every small beginning is called “Shubharambh” here, the blossom pattern perfectly indicates the positivity of beginnings and the beauty these moments hold. This Navratri, let these eye-pleasing patterns show the divine beginning of spiritual awakening and feminine victory. In Sanatana, it is believed that Maa Durga is the epitome of divine feminine energy, guiding us toward personal growth and renewal. The soft pastel hues of pink, purple, and white in the Blossom design reflect purity, hope, and the nurturing energy of the Goddess.
Serving your Navratri Falahar meals on patterned plates adorned with the luxury floral touch, will steal all the spotlight at your dining table. Whether it’s a family dinner or a small Navratri get-together, thoughtful festive serveware will always leave a grand impact on your homies.
Explore Kairaus’ premium floral dinner set, crafted by one and loved by thousands.
5. Moon
The Peace of Chandra’s Blessing
There’s always something beautiful about moon gazing. While the sky turns dark, the moon reminds us about purity of heart and strength of mind. In Hinduism, the moon has always been seen beyond a celestial body; it symbolizes peace, transformation, and renewal. From the vibrant nights of Sharad Poornima to the heartfelt separation on Amavasya, the moon has always made its space in our stories.
This Navratri, dedicate a space of your dining table to this inevitable source of positivity. So that, whenever you take the next bite, it reminds you of the glory of your culture and the coolness your mind possesses.
With Kairaus’ Moon-inspired plate set, turn your Navratri table decor into luxury and a meaningful exhibition of our culture, along with topping the charts of serveware trends.
Navratri-Inspired Table Settings: Crafting the Perfect Dining Experience
Festivals are all about ‘extras’ without being chaotic. While you serve the delicious, tempting, yet lightweight Falahar to your loved one, make it extra special with the minimal yet perfectly contrasting dining table decor ideas.
Imagine, as the lightweight food enters your empty ceramic plates, and just a second later all the settings start making sense. The plates with meaningful patterns, the table mat with exactly opposite aesthetics, the vase with classic content, and the flowers all over make your appetite reach the seventh cloud.
Felt excited? Let’s manifest it together with our quick Navratri decor guide:
1. Handcrafted Table Mats
Nothing is better than a decor that just adds the feel of luxury without even putting much effort. While you are done with your Navratri serveware ideas, try elegant handcrafted table mats with patterns that narrate the love of artisans. These table mats reflect how careful you are about organizing your space and dining experience.
2. Copper Accents
Indian family and copper utensils missing from the dining table? Impossible!
Make the Navratri dinner more special by adding copper bottles or figurines at the center of the table. Although, you need to take care that copper bottles must vibe with the setup. For this, you can choose trending mandala art copper bottles with blissful shades. Or if you find your more empty space, you can even add copper figurines to it. This way, you not only get a traditional touch in Navratri decor but also create a spiritual connection while maintaining a sophisticated atmosphere.
3. Floral Arrangements
Flowers are the heart of Navratri decor, and they can beautifully enhance your table setting. You can create small floral arrangements using flowers like marigolds, roses, or jasmine to add colors and natural fragrance to your dining space. Use oil lamps (diya) around the table to add warmth and charming lighting all around, making the atmosphere divine.
4. Personalized Place Settings
Effort surpasses luxury every time.
To make your loved ones feel acknowledged, you can personalize place settings with small name cards designed with their mood board and Navratri symbols like footprints, lotus flowers, and Swastik designs. These thoughtful touches will make your Navratri meals more intimate and meaningful.
With these small yet impactful additions, your Navratri table setting will speak volumes about the love, devotion, and elegance with which you’re celebrating this sacred festival.
In Closing
“Thank you, God, for the food we eat. Thank you, God, for the world so sweet.”
‘Ann’ (translated to food) has been worshiped since the beginning of our culture in the form of “Annapurna Maa.” Hence, Navratri is the perfect time to shower the dining table with gratitude and elegance. It’s beyond a trend; it’s the culture we need to celebrate. Kairaus, understanding the vision, has inculcated the rich history and fruitful stories into its culinary museum. From cherishing patterns in dining sets to molding the plates in the form of nature’s elements like shells, moons, and flowers, we owe our art to nature.
So, are you ready for a Navratri food presentation that stuns all, inspires positivity, and calls for our spiritual awakening? If yes, then bang on! Let Kairaus be your serving mate. So that elegance and simplicity never leave your space.
