One-Day Doll Decoration Workshop on Sri Rama
A one-day Doll Decoration Workshop was conducted on 27 September 2026 at the Vivekananda Cultural Centre, with four enthusiastic participants. The theme of the workshop was Sri Rama, and the session provided the participants with an opportunity to explore traditional Indian art and devotional aesthetics through creative doll decoration.
During the workshop, the participants learnt to transform a doll into a traditional representation of Lord Sri Rama. The decoration included dressing the doll in a traditional dhoti and angavastram, along with adorning it with jewellery and a traditional kreedam (crown). The divine form of Sri Rama was further enhanced with the traditional bow and arrow and paduka (sacred footwear), bringing together the various elements associated with the ideal and revered form of Lord Rama.
The participants took keen interest in every stage of the workshop and were very excited and enthusiastic throughout the session. The workshop also served as a means of appreciating India's rich heritage of traditional crafts while fostering devotion and creativity.
At the end of the workshop, a valedictory session was held on the same day. Certificates of participation were presented to all the students in recognition of their enthusiastic involvement and successful completion of the workshop.
The participants also had the opportunity to relish the sacred prasadam served for lunch, adding a spiritual and fulfilling dimension to the day's programme.
The workshop concluded on a joyful and devotional note, leaving the participants with a deeper appreciation of traditional Indian art, craftsmanship, and the beautiful form of Sri Rama.