Preparing for Navaratri

Ten days of any festival can get quite hectic, but preparing for it is much more so, especially when there are five steps to decorate, as well as loads of craft work to make. Last year, I had posted detailed posts on my Navaratri Preparations. Those of you who havent seen them can take a look at them, as well as my Navaratri Posts here.

Here is a sneak peek into what we are into, for Navaratri 2010,which begins the day after tomorrow.

First off, is the fort - something we had to think a lot about....... but which turned out to be quite simple, once we got an idea....


A couple of boxes of Kellogs Chocos, a few leftover pieces of thermocol, and a couple of plastic bottles lying around... thats all it took.....


Here's what it looks like, finally....


And now, heres what we made with another Kellogs box.....


In case you haven't guessed yet, thats a tunnel through a mountain....


This has been made by special request - Samhith's of course!


It consumed masses of newspaper and tissues....


Does the result look anything like what its supposed to be?



And finally, here are the mountains which are supposed to make up the backdrop....



The major work seems to be done, but this is just the beginning.... there are steps to be set up, the layout planned and laid out...... and much, much more... and all I have is a day in hand.... a normal day with school, classes, et al........ Wish I had more hands to use... or a few extra hours to snatch.... I shall be back once I manage to complete the work!