Aarathy(Theme:South Indian Marriage Rituals)

Hey guys ,Today am posting a set of aarathy we did for a marriage . We used a combination of foam boards , handmade paper, quilling paper, ribbons, M-Seal, Acrylic paints etc to get the desired effect

Poochodal:(Engagement)

The saffron kit is made using quilling and is painted gold...The plates using foam boards and            M-Seal....and the flowers using ribbon

Printing Invitation:

Ponnurukku:

Pandhakkal nadudhal:

Maavilai thoranam:

Drishti kolam:

Deiva Vazhipaadu:

We used very small photos(resized) and adorned them with ribbon garlands.We decided to do the backdrop so that it gives a real stage effect

Vazhaiyal podudhal:

Its a ritual to put bangles to the bride from bridegroom's side

We used new born baby bangles and wrapped them in golden ribbons and studded them with stones

Parisam:

Its a ritual where uncle's of bride and the groom exchange turban in the presence of bride

Aduppum thiranaiyum:

Maaman saasthram:

Its a ritual where bride/groom pays due respect to the maternal uncle

Varavaerppu:

The paneer buddi,flower pots and kolam are made using quilling papers

Kottu kilambudhal:

Marriage:

Oonjal:

Swing is made using heavy-duty chipboard/plywood..and m-seal designs to embellish them

Seer thattu:

We just depicted few of the hindu marriage rituals through Aarathy in a motive to let the younger generation know about our tradition....There are still many more ,each castes carry out different rituals and tradition...This way we can keep them aware of our tradition...

Will be glad to hear more of your  aarathy ideas 

Thank you.