Marigold puja backdrop
Make a small marigold backdrop for a Dussehra puja corner or family photograph.
- Easy with adult help
- About 45 min
- Use what you own; check local prices
- 6 steps
Make a small marigold backdrop for a Dussehra puja corner or family photograph. Evenly spaced vertical strands look deliberate and use fewer flowers than covering an entire wall. Start with the area visible in the photograph and keep the arrangement away from heat, switches and sockets.
Keep ready
- Reusable flower strings
- Backing frame
- Hooks
- Cloth
How to do it
- 1Choose a freestanding stable backing.
- 2Lay out strings at equal spacing.
- 3Secure each string with the frame’s appropriate fixing.
- 4Place the frame behind the prayer area.
- 5Check that flowers and cloth cannot fall near a flame.
- 6Take a trial photograph with one person standing in position. Adjust the strand spacing so flowers do not appear to cross the person’s face.
Helpful tips 💡
- Use LEDs for decorative lighting and keep real ritual flames well separated.
- Decorate the edges or alternate flower strands with an existing plain cloth backdrop. Measure a small photo area first rather than buying enough flowers for a whole wall.
Plan ahead
Measure the backdrop width and mark the hanging points on a paper sketch. Check wall-fixing limits before ordering flowers and set a maximum number of strands to control spending.
Common questions
How can I reduce the flower budget for a backdrop?
Decorate the edges or alternate flower strands with an existing plain cloth backdrop. Measure a small photo area first rather than buying enough flowers for a whole wall.
What should I prepare before making marigold puja backdrop?
Measure the backdrop width and mark the hanging points on a paper sketch. Check wall-fixing limits before ordering flowers and set a maximum number of strands to control spending.