India, Aug. 26 -- To the list of decorative articles used as thorana (door hanging) to adorn the main door of the house, adds dried paddy stalk thorana, made of naturally grown dry paddy stalks/ straws. Paddy thorana, which was till recently extensively used in the Northern parts of the country, has pervaded Southern part too, with Mysuru being the latest entrant for the unique door hanging.

It is a traditional belief among the Indian households during the festivals to hang green rich mango leaves, tied to a piece of thread as thorana in a horizontal manner. They are hung from one end of the door frame to another, along with flowers to spread positive energy. However, as the innovation became the in thing, with age old traditional articl...