To implement the "magical light and shadow play" theme you can follow the follow

To implement the "magical light and shadow play" theme you can follow the following steps 1. Mandapam Environment: - **Use a black curtain or cloth behind the stage**: This will help create shadows. - **Lighting should be managed properly**: Lights should be placed in such a way that the shadow of the light falls on different parts of the mandap. You can use circular or triangular lighting, which will create shadow play 2. Light Type: - **Candles and Lamps**: Use lots of candles and earthen lamps around the main mandap. This light will naturally produce soft and sweet shadows. - **Small LED lights**: Place some small LED lights inside the mandap and around the idol. The light on these will be a little weak but will bring out the shadow play. - **Laser Light**: You can create light shadows on different parts of the statue using laser light or spotlight. Special effects can be created with the play of light on the statue's face or hands in particular. 3. Creating Shadows: - **Cut Foam or Cardboard**: You can use cut foam or cardboard to create the shape of the shadow. For example, the play of shadows can be enhanced by creating small symbols of gods and goddesses, leaves, or tree shapes. - **Using Light Projector**: If possible, you can create special shadow effects with Light Projector. It can cast shadows on the wall or different parts of the mandap by projecting light. 5. Decoration of entrance and mandap: - **Entrance soft lighting**: Place soft lighting in the entrance, which will bring visitors into the magical atmosphere. - **Create long shadows**: Place long objects (such as bamboo or tree branches) around the pavilion, which will deepen the shadow effect. This theme will help to create magical atmosphere in the pooja mandap, which will awaken spiritual feelings in the devotees.