Kolam by Sudha Balaji

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                                                        In our times i.e few decades back, these flowers were plucked after they had fully bloomed.  We were forbidden to remove buds from the plants.  Nowadays these flowers are plucked even when they are buds.  This is because it is used for bridal hair decoration.    Usually, jasmine is worn on...

How to make a traditional  Indian flower garland  Many of us would have observed and noticed flower garlands being made at the entrance of our local temples.  I would like to share the method of making this beautiful floral decoration idea for Varamahalakshmi Pooja .  This garland we can use for decorating the Puja mantap or as a decoration for the Varalakshmi kalasam decorations. The method is as follows Buy a large quantity of roses depending upon the length of garland  required I have shared only the basics of the method and so the garland is relatively short Take two or three thick  banana stem fibres ( called naaru in Tamil ).  They serve as the support for the garland Take a thin fibre and tie a knot at the top as shown. Place one rose on the thick fibres and hold the flower by taking the thin fibre around the stalk Turn the thick fibre combination by ninety degrees  and  place the next rose and take the fibre around the rose Again ...