Golu is the festive display of dolls and figurines in South India during the autumn festive season, particularly around the multiday Navaratri (Dussehra, Dasara) festival of Hinduism. These displays are typically thematic, narrating a legend from a Hindu text to court life, weddings, everyday scenes, and miniature kitchen utensils.

2024年10月3日 · Discover the traditional and modern ways to celebrate Navratri Golu, the iconic doll festival of South India. Learn about its cultural significance, the step-by-step process to set up Golu, popular themes, types of dolls, and how to keep the festival eco-friendly.

2018年10月16日 · What is Navrathri Golu or Navratri Golu? While Navrathri (Navratri) across the rest of India is often associated with ritualistic worship or garba or Durga Puja, the local populace of TamilNadu celebrates it as a ‘nine-day dolls festival’ of Navrathri Bommai Golu ( sometimes also called as Kolu Bommai), in which bommai stands for doll, golu ...

How is the Navratri tradition of Golu celebrated by South Indians? Golu guests -- married women and children, especially little girls -- mostly drop in the evenings to each home in a Golu hopping spree during the nine days of Navratri, celebrated with much fervour in South Indian homes

The Navratri Golu depicts scenes from ancient times – celebrated Indian stories that have been passed on from generation to generation like the Ramayana, Puranas, and the Dashavataram. This is the time of the year that you revisit those precious lessons from timeless, age-old stories.

2022年3月11日 · Navratri at Isha Yoga Center is a grand celebration with special poojas, classical music and dance concerts, folk performances, and the spectacular Linga Bhairavi procession and Maha Arati in front of Nandi. A large Golu of 7 steps is set up on the steps of the Suryakund mandapam, honoring the local culture and traditions.

2024年8月17日 · How to Do Navratri Puja at Home with Kalash Sthapana Vidhi and More. Navratri, a time of devotion and celebration, brings the joy of Navratri Golu dolls and the significance of Navaratri Golu. For beginners, understanding Navratri puja vidhi and Durga puja vidhi can be a spiritual journey.

2023年9月15日 · Immerse yourself in the breathtaking world of Navratri Golu displays. Our blog unveils the artistic mastery and cultural significance of these divine doll arrangements. Explore the intricate details and traditions that make Navratri Golu a truly grand spectacle.

2023年10月16日 · But did you know South India has golu, a unique Navratri tradition of displaying dolls and figurines in one’s home? What Is Golu? Called Bommai Golu (Divine Presence) in Tamil Nadu, Bommala Koluvu (Court of Toys) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Bombe Habba (Doll Festival) in Karnataka— golu has many names but the essence remains the same.

2024年10月12日 · Golu is a festive display that consists of an elaborate arrangement of dolls and figurines, usually stacked in odd-numbered tiers. The arrangement typically begins on Amavasya, the New Moon day of the Tamil month Purattasi, and continues for nine days, culminating in the celebration of Vijaya Dashami.