Varalakshmi Vratham Backdrop Details:
Firstly the backdrop:
So the wall I used for my backdrop is a wall with two windows which have the brightest of light all day until 7PM, to achieve this look ,I decided to block the light, to do this I added three foam boards measuring to the length and width of the wall as required. (8X8)
The foam boards I used: I needed three of them
https://www.lowes.com/pd/R-2-9-0-75-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Faced-Polystyrene-For-Use-In-Garage-Doors-Board-Insulation/3014189
These boards are pretty huge and are delicate I suggest getting them delivered unless you have a pickup truck :D
The wall panels used are from Amazon. 12 pack 6 on either sides.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYF2CY16/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ceiling Lotus Hangings: I used six of them spacing them equally
https://www.amazon.in/Home-Centre-Splendid-Hanging-T-Light/dp/B089DYG24B/ref=sr_1_53?crid=2AQS4RV8WJVFZ&keywords=lotus+lamp+hanging&qid=1701625751&sprefix=lotus+lamp%2Caps%2C1304&sr=8-53
Hanging Plastic Leaves: I used about 2-3 sets approximately
https://www.thugil.com/toran-tapestry-toran062.html
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Special-Occasion-Fabrics/Lame-Fabric/Gold-Tissue-Lame-Fabric/p/153783?queryId=2b9d4acc8f34ce0de1c8ff8493b300b9
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07XKM2HJ3/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Banana Leaves: Source: Hobby Lobby
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Greenery/Greenery-Picks-Stems/Banana-Leaf-Stem/p/152855?queryId=2caf11139ee20bb857896c89776573a7
Varalakshmi Vratham Ammavaru Alankarana Details
Ammavaru Doll: Source: Amazon.in
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07TJ62ZL2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
New Saree: Source: Thugil
https://www.thugil.com/amman-zari-saree-gdsaree052.html
Ammavaru Face: Source: DESI DIY
The most important of the whole set up I would say, bought this gorgeous buddha Ammavaru face from Divya, which comes with a pair of earrings, bottu (3 sizes) and mukkera (1 piece)
You can also look for similar in Amazon.in/Thugil
Contact: contactdesidiy@gmail.com
Ammavaru Crown: Source: Amazon.in
I used rubber bands to fix it over the top , to give it a koppu shape You can also use wires to keep it intact.
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08V193TT4/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
Ammavaru Jewelry: Source: Amazon.in
I used all my gold jewelry to do my ammavaru alankaranam except the thali, I bought the Thali Mangalasutra from Amazon.in.
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08F3PTVC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ammavaru Hands and Legs with accessories: Source: Amazon.in
Since the saree covers the legs of the existing doll, I bought pair of both hands and legs, they ran a bit small, so I suggest browsing more to see if the one that you are planning to buy are ample enough for your idol.
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07FYKH992/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Hands with Lotus and Legs with Stones are also from Amazon.in
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08WPXGJVB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.thugil.com/lotus-hastham-hp102-10.html
Ammavaru Jada: Source: Amazon.in
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01M4KRF6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ammavaru Bhujalu: Amazon.in
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B09BKY2XJS/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Ammavaru Face: Source: DESI DIY
Ammavaru Vankeelu: Thugil
https://www.thugil.com/traditional-south-vangi-je038.html
Ammavaru Mala around the shoulders: Source: Vivek Flowers
https://vivekflowers.com/english/flowers/pooja-garlands.html
