Friday 19 January 2024

Idol of Sri Rama in Quilling- Jai Shree Ram

 Hi friends,

Let's seek Sri Rama's blessings. I feel so blessed to complete the Idol of Sri Rama. 

Jai Shri Ram

          It was a great feeling to make this happen. I studied in depth many images of Lord Sri Ram to choose on body colour, facial attributes, including his bow (Kodanda), Finally I was able to visualize the image in my mind and based on that I ordered the quilling strips of various sizes & colours.

I started making the face of the idol first as it was most difficult and time consuming, including hairs from the quilling strips, next I designed the crown of the lord and attached it to the face. The middle torso and the legs, hands, lastly added the palms and foot of the lord.

It took really good time to design the Bow (Kodanda) when decided to use only quilling strips yet make it sturdy finally I was able to get the right shape and strength, followed by Quiver and arrows. 

Finally I made the garland for the Lord. Drawing the facial features was a challenging part. 


Friday 1 December 2023

A great Achievement - India book of records and Asia book of records

 Hi Friends,




I am very happy and excited to share this great achievement :

" India Book of Records "

" Asia Book of Records " 

For the Title " Maximum display of handmade Gods and Goddesses at a single venue "

The doll were displayed at Garuda Mall on 9th October. I had made 12 Rashi Devatas dolls in Quilling. It was a great moment when I received the title. I would like to thank our organizer Mrs Roopa Sanjay for giving us this great opportunity. 

A special thanks to my family members without whose support it would not have been possible.  

Thursday 12 October 2023

Doll exhibition at Garuda Mall

 Dear friends ,


Dolls fest




              I would like to share my wonderful experience of participating in the doll fest held at Garuda Mall , Bengaluru on October 9th 2023. 

There was around 1008 dolls of  gods and goddess planned for the doll fes, which had dolls of all type like Quilling, Clay, Fabric, etc ... . I had taken the responsibility of making Quilling dolls representing the Twelve Rashi Devatas with their vahans (animal/bird vehicles) , it took me more than a month to complete the set , first I had to get all the images of devatas with their respective vahans , get the material and started work on them, more than devatas making their vahans was a challenge like I had to make around 15 Horses , lions , Crow, Deer and Rams , Finally got everything on time :) 

 I had packed all my Rashi devata dolls which were to be displayed at the Mall. I went on 8th evening to arrange my dolls. It was raining heavily in the evening and husband was not willing to travel,  but somehow I managed to nudge him and reached the venue. The venue was on the ground floor.. At the centre ,  a big place was allocated with the golu stands neatly arranged. The doll stands were partitioned with the names of gods & goddess for easy identification and avoiding any crowding. I saw my dolls nameboard ( Rashi Devata ) on the left side. Some Gods and Goddessess dolls  were already displayed . It was looking so nice. 

All the participants were busy arranging their beautiful creations. Some of my friends came from Chennai , Hyderabad . I started arranging my dolls. Two steps were assigned to my dolls. So I kept 6 on each step. I had made dolls of the 12 Rashi Devatas which include:

  1.  Mesha Rashi Devata 
  2. Vrishabha Rashi Devata
  3. Mithuna Rashi Devata
  4. Karka Rashi Devata
  5. Simha Rashi Devata
  6. Dhanur Rashi Devata
  7. Tula Rashi Devata
  8. Vrichika Rashi Devata
  9. Makar Rashi Devata
  10. Kumbha Rashi Devata
  11. Kanya Rashi Devata
  12. Meena Rashi Devata
After arranging my dolls , I stayed for some time and helped others, before  returning to home.  The next day morning we had to be at the venue by 8 A M . 

As requested by our admin Mrs Roopa Sanjay , I had to keep my 2ft tall Quilling Ganesha for the event. On 9th morning , I got ready , packed my Ganesha and left for the event. I was very scared to take my Ganesha for the event. But by Lord Ganesha's blessings , the idol was taken safely and placed properly on a table. 
All the Gods and Goddessess dolls were arranged beautifully. It was a very nice view. All types of handmade dolls were displayed. It was a blessing to see more than 1000 gods and goddess under one roof. 

I took some photos and videos . Our admin explained the rules. The Ganesha was decorated with flowers. All arrangements were ready for the inauguration. The adjudicator arrived  followed by lighting the lamp , song and pooja. I felt so happy to see my Quilling Ganesha placed on an auspicious occasion and pooja was done for my Ganesha. The adjudicator spoke a few words and the inspection started. We were supposed to be present near our dolls when the adjudicator arrived. It went on well , I showed my Rashi Devatas and also mentioned about my Quilling 2 ft Ganesha. We were told to wait. 

They announced that we had achieved " India book of records " and "Asia book of records " for title - Maximum  handcrafted replicas of deities in a single display . 

We all were overwhelmed and happy . There were so many happy faces seen celebrating the joy.  It was a proud moment for us. We will receive our certificates and medals shortly. 

Some media and press people also arrived to cover the event. We took a photo with our dolls , some group photos as well .  Many people were unaware of Quilling , some of us explained about it. The event got over around 2pm and we returned home tired and exhausted. 

I would express my special thanks to my family members who helped and supported me throughout the journey. 

Friday 22 September 2023

Vrishabha Rashi Devata

 Hi Friends,



      The next in the Rashi Devata series is Vrishabha Rashi.  Vrishabha is also an astrological sign in Indian horoscope systems, corresponding to Taurus.

This Devata has a horse beside him. The  details of making the Devata is explained in my earlier post. 

I will post the video shortly.

Let me explain the basic parts of making the horse.

  • Make an open coil using 8 quilling strips ( 10 mm ). I have used white colour strips. Make 3 such coils and attach them.
  • Make a cone shape using 10 quilling strips ( 5 mm ). Make another cone shape using 7 quilling strips and the third cone using 4 quilling strips. Attach them as shown in the picture.
  • The leg is made using two cones . One using 2 strips and another using 1 strip. 
  • The tail is a bend marquise shape using 3 quilling strips.


Attach all the parts to complete the horse.

Watch this space for more...

Saturday 24 June 2023

Rashi Devatas - Bhaga Devata - Mesha

 Hi Friends,



     Signs are called "Rashis" in Sanskrit. The nature of the signs, what they do, and the demigods behind them, who control them, are vastly described in Vedic astrology. There are 12 Rashis. I am making the devatas ( doll ) of these 12 Rashis. 

The first one is Bhaga Devata - Mesha Rashi. 

I have taken a few pictures of the doll . Let me share:


  • For the face I have used 12 quilling strips ( Peach colour ).
  • One tight coil and three open coils . Attach all the coils.
  • For the legs I have use 4 quilling strips . Make a cone. 
Let me show how to make the animal ram:



  • Each coil is made using 10 quilling strips ( brown colour ).
  • Make three open coils using 10 mm strips. 
  • Make two tight coils using 5 mm strips. 
  • Attach all the coils as shown.
  • For the face make a cone shape using 5 strips ( 3 mm ) .
  • For the legs make a cone using 2 strips ( 5 mm ) .
  • Each horn is make using one strip ( 10 mm). Make a bend cone. 
Attach all the parts to complete . You can decorate the idol with jewellery accessories.