Kolam by Sudha Balaji

How to decorate Goddess Lakshmi Face My sister bought Her Face from Kolhapur.  I requested her to buy two because there Goddess Laxmi's Face is beautiful and divine. Provisions are available to insert thread to tie the Face to the kalash. Also for Navarathri Goddess decoration Using different types of kundan stones and stone chain I have decorated the crown of Laxmi Devi A beautiful and big red stone adorns the crown above Her Forehead. I have used ear rings made by me, nose ring, mangal sutra and a small necklace using  craft items On the Forehead I have applied the traditional kumkum and kajal for the Eyes A close up view of Goddess Lakshmi .  Divine 🙏🙏

How to do Varalakshmi Amman Alangaram A simple idea.  shown below using craft ideas made at home.   The crown made from old CD and kundan stones.  The necklace has been made from saree lace. First draw a manai kolam on a plank , we can draw a kolam below it also Place a silver or brass vessel and fill with rice or wheat.  We can also spread out some rice below the vessel. Tie a readymade dress available in shops for Goddess Alankara.We can small and beautiful dresses Place a coconut.  This picture is just a demonstration.  When we actually do it smear with turmeric powder paste and apply kumkum. This Goddess Lakshmi Face my sister got it from Kolhapur Lakshmi temple. I have decorated Her Face with ear rings, necklace nose ring , jewels on the crown.  I have also used a mangalsutra, applied kajal and kumkum (on the Forehead ) This is a crown I made with decorative stones available in craft shops using an old CD. This garland is made ...

Rangoli for Varamahalakshmi kalasha decoration  Lakshmi Devi in the form of kalasha is welcomed inside the house.  She is placed on a manai on plank.  We draw a rangoli on the plank , a traditional design with lines.  This type of kolam is also drawn for weddings and other auspicious functions Draw straight lines at four corners neli or wriggling lines is an important part of this type of kolam and is drawn on both sides where possible Draw a simple free hand design at the centre after drawing the line patterns on both sides of the plank.  The words "Om Sri" are written at the top of the plank It is a tradition to decorate with kaavi.  We get kaavi or ochre powder.  It is mixed in water to get a thin paste that can be applied as a border for the kolam.  When such kolam are drawn at the entrance of a house it indicates that there is an auspicious function inside the house. The small and easy manai kolam after completion. ...

Nandyavarta flower garland for Varalakshmi Vratham idol alankaram | Navratri decoration Place two flowers in opposite directions and tie with woollen thread Place the next flower, thread goes below, tie flower and the two stalks Place the next flower, thread foes below, tie this flower and the two stalks.  Similarly follow the procedure as shown in the pictures below .  The text is also given in the images. Chandni flower or phool stringing step by step photos I came to know that it is also called carnation of India Tip - If we string a garland using buds, they will not bloom into flowers  This is one of the traditional methods of tying these flowers. Some temples particularly Raghavendra Swami Mutt do not accept flowers tied with thread.  I think they allow us to offer garlands strung with woollen thread.  I offer garlands strung with vazhai naaru . I have nostalgic memories of stringing flowers in my hometown, Omalur near Sale...

Naalu kaal pinnal | Naalu kaal jadai This is a traditional hair style , beautiful and simple also. The images below take us through the steps .As usual take three plaits after combing the hair Split the right side plait into two Take one part to the left beside the centre plait Next split the plait on the left into two and take one part to the right of centre Simple traditional hairstyle for function One of  the many easy traditional hairstyles  This process is repeated again and again till will we complete.As shown in the photo below " the two plaits on the right and left are split into two and one part taken to the other side " These two photos below show the side view of the plaits being made This shows the close up view After completion.  Some call it the pooran pinnal in Tamil  ( pooran is centipede which has a large number of legs ) . Indians traditionally wear long hair and this is one more simple hair style tha...

Traditional method of tying roses is tricky and needs practice, among most flowers rose petals are the most delicate and hence we have to handle the flowers carefully.   Even while tying it is possible that the petals can get separated. Still rose is one of the most beautiful flowers and many of us cannot resist the temptation of making a rose flower garland. (poo malai) What I have shown is a simple method for making a rose garland .   As usual, since this blog is mainly about traditions, customs and festivals, this decoration can be used for Varalakshmi Vratham or Navratri. We need lace ribbon that has holes as shown in the picture below.   Insert the roses one by one giving enough gap between any two roses.   The roses being inserted.  Even this we have to do carefully to preserve the petals. After completing one side, insert the flowers the next side between the stalks of the roses already in place. A beautiful garland is getting ...