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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Goodu Deepa (Lantern of the Sky)

Goodu Deepa or Kandeel is made out of wooden frame work covered with cloured paper, these lanterns are hung in front of the House in the time of Deepavali. It was different in shape.  Every year Goodu Deepa Competition was going at Shri Gokarnanatheshwara temple atat Mangalore.

This year competition held  on7th November 2015, many participants were participated, so many materials are used it's really wonderful experience, here are some pictures enjoy.





Gokarnanatheshwara Temple 

 Made out of Beetle nut and Leaves

Tulasi Katte
 Made out of Palm leaves

 Indian Postal stamps used

 Typical Karavali Style


Aquarium
Tiger Dance Theme





Beware.. Made out of crackers


 Flower and Tulsi was used

 Hanging beauties 

 Ganapati Made out of Paddy straw 

 View from the top


 Some more pictures from the top



 Swatch Bharath














 Made out of Bangles


 Some more close ups


 Pencil Goodu Deepa


 Close up









 Evil Dance

 Ganapati Made out of Ice cream sticks



Temple pond in decorated in light




Cultural Programme