DIY Mahalaxmi Temple Deepstambh — Ganpati Decoration Decor

Title: DIY Mahalaxmi Temple Deepstambh — Ganpati decoration decor

A simple, budget-friendly Deepstambh inspired by the Mahalaxmi Kolhapur temple — made entirely from file card and basic craft materials. This little temple tower brings a stone-like, aged look to any Ganpati setup and is perfect for reels, Instagram, and festive displays

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Materials

• File card (sturdy card stock)
• Printed template (PDF) — Download
• Glue: Fevibond, Fevicol, Flexkwik
• Iron wire (for reinforcing round corners)
• Paper tape (for joining edges)
• Tissue paper (for rough stone texture)
• Battery-operated candles Amazon
• Color coat supplies (see recipe below)
• Basic tools: scissors/craft knife, ruler, pencil, cutting mat.

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Color coat (stone finish) — Recipe & Method

Recipe:

• 1 Part Cornflour
• 1 Part Fevicol (white PVA glue)
• Water to make a paste (thin enough to brush)
• A few drops of black acrylic or poster colour to get a grey/stone hue

Method:

1. Mix cornflour and Fevicol into a thick paste.
2. Add small amounts of water until the mix becomes brushable.
3. Mix in black colour drop-by-drop until the desired stone-grey shade appears. Note : Keep the shade lil bright as fevicol dries it become trasparent and whole shade will become darker
4. This mixture acts like a textured primer — it helps tissue paper stick and gives a grainy stone finish when dried.

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Template & Downloads

A printable PDF template is available for the Deepstambh pieces (placeholder link). Print the template on regular paper, stick it to the file card as a guide and cut the shapes precisely.

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Step-by-step — As usual, following the same sequence used in my other Ganpati projects

1. Prepare the template

• Print the template .
• Mount the printed template onto file card with a light glue tack or tape.

2. Cut the main panels

• Cut all main tower panels and base pieces from file card following the template.
• Shape the cardboard round and join the edges using fevibond

3. Reinforce round corners

• For curved or rounded top sections, insert a length of thin iron wire along the curve edge inside the card sandwich. This gives stability and helps keep the curve smooth.

4. Join edges

• Use paper tape on the inside seams to hold panels in alignment.
• Apply Fevibond or Fevicol to glue seams permanently. Use clips or clothespins to hold while drying.
• For fast-setting joins (small tabs), use Flexkwik sparingly.

5. Build the base and stack the tiers

• Assemble the base first — make sure it is level and stable.
• Stack the tower tiers from largest to smallest, gluing and taping each level securely.
• Check symmetry at each step so the Deepstambh reads like a carved pillar.

6. Add tissue texture

• Crumple small pieces of tissue paper and stick them over the panels using the cornflour-Fevicol mixture as adhesive.
• Smooth some areas and leave others rough to get a natural stone texture.
• Let the layers dry completely before moving on (drying time varies with humidity).

7. Apply the stone colour coat

• Brush the cornflour–Fevicol–paint mixture in thin layers.
• For depth, apply 1–2 base coats and then lightly dry-brush a lighter grey or even a touch of white to highlight edges and details.

8. Finishing touches

• Add brick texture, you can draw it with brighter shade then the grey ur are using
• Paint darker wash in recessed areas to mimic aged stone.
• Place battery-operated candles inside the niches or around the base for a warm glow.

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Photos & Video

• Insert step-by-step photos in between steps to make the tutorial easier to follow (placeholders in the template).
• YouTube video:

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DIY Mahalaxmi Temple Deepstambh — Learn how to make a Kolhapur temple-inspired stone-finish Deepstambh from file card. Step-by-step tutorial, printable template, and colour recipe included.

Tags / Keywords

DIY Deepstambh, Mahalaxmi Temple decor, Kolhapur temple craft, cardboard temple, Ganpati decoration, file card craft, stone finish DIY

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