Door toran and welcome
Frame a doorway with a simple marigold or reusable leaf toran for Vijayadashami.
- Easy with adult help
- About 20 min
- Use what you own; check local prices
- 6 steps
Frame a doorway with a simple marigold or reusable leaf toran for Vijayadashami. Measuring first helps avoid garlands that hang too low or leave a cluttered entrance. A single well-fitted strand pairs with a small rangoli and can be adapted to the flowers and fixings available locally.
Keep ready
- Reusable toran
- Suitable hooks
- Tape measure
- Cloth
How to do it
- 1Wipe the lintel and check its fixings.
- 2Measure the toran against the doorway.
- 3Attach to suitable removable hooks.
- 4Even out the hanging length.
- 5Open and close the door to check clearance.
- 6Test the door through its full opening range and check both fixings. Move the strand if it catches a latch, door closer or visiting guest.
Helpful tips 💡
- Do not obstruct locks, door closers or emergency exits.
- Fresh flowers suit a short event but need last-minute preparation. A reusable fabric or paper strand can be assembled earlier; choose according to your time, storage and budget.
Plan ahead
Measure the door frame and decide between fresh flowers and an existing reusable strand. Arrange fitting help before guests arrive, and confirm permission for shared building entrances.
Common questions
Should I choose fresh or reusable flowers for the toran?
Fresh flowers suit a short event but need last-minute preparation. A reusable fabric or paper strand can be assembled earlier; choose according to your time, storage and budget.
What should I prepare before making door toran and welcome?
Measure the door frame and decide between fresh flowers and an existing reusable strand. Arrange fitting help before guests arrive, and confirm permission for shared building entrances.