During Festivals, it is a practice to hang Thoranams or Door Hangings outside the doors of our homes. A Thoranam is a decorative garland that is usually hung at the entrance door to our homes or in the doorway of a Pooja room. The traditional practice is to make Thoranams with Mango or Neem leaves. These leaves keep the insects away and are also believed to ward off negative energies. Flowers like marigold is also used to make Thoranams as they last long.

As a festival craft activity, Thoranams can be made with beads, papers, and other craft materials. Here is a video that shows how to make a vibrant door hanging with various colour papers. This activity is apt for Group I students. It can also be done as a group activity and will surely add to the festive spirit!

This Deepavali, let’s add to the festival celebrations with these creative paper Door Hangings!