In 2025, Navratri Bommai Kolu begins on September 22 and concludes on October 2. The dolls, called Kollu or Golu, represents the durbar or assembly of Goddess Durga. This assembly is held just before Mother Goddess ventures on her mission to …

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.

Oct 12, 2024 · Bommai Golu is a traditional South Indian festival celebrated during Navaratri. It is a time for Hindus to come together, exchange cultural ideas, and strengthen their interpersonal relationships. The festival also promotes community participation and social cohesion.

Oct 3, 2024 · Navratri Golu, known as Bommai Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bommala Koluvu in Andhra Pradesh, and Bombe Habba in Karnataka, is a unique celebration held during the Navratri festival. This nine-day festival is famous for its elaborate display of dolls and figurines, symbolizing divine grace, cultural heritage, and community togetherness.

Celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, the festival includes placing dolls of a multitude of gods, goddesses, men, animals, and children on a steps-like set-up. In Tamil, Bommai Golu or Kolu means Divine Presence, in Telugu, Bommala Koluvu means Court of Toys, and in Kannada, Bombe Habba means Doll Festival.

Oct 16, 2018 · Navrathri Golu or Golu pandigai also known as Bommai Golu ( for Tamizhians) and Bommala Koluvu (in Telugu) is India’s doll festival. A festival spanning nine days, Golu pandigai is a great occasion to indulge in family time, interact with friends and neighbours, and be a part of spiritual endeavours.

Oct 21, 2023 · At its core, the Bommala Koluvu pays homage to Durga, the warrior goddess locked in an epic battle with the demon Mahishasura. During this period, the gods themselves,...

Golu or Kolu, doll arrangement, is an essential part of Navratri and Dasara celebrations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. In 2025, Navratri Golu begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. The Bommai Golus are proud possessions of a family and they are handed down through generations.

Oct 17, 2020 · Navarathri Golu, Bommai Kolu during Navaratri or Dasara is a customary ritual in Tamil Nadu and some parts of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. In 2024, Navarathri Bommail Golu starts on October 3 and ends on October 12 with Dasara festival. It is an exhibition of various dolls and images in odd numbered rows and columns (padis).

Sep 28, 2020 · Bommala Koluvu is a traditional and artistic display of dolls by women in Hindu homes and temples. It is a tradition for girls, unmarried and married Hindu women. The dolls (also known as bommai/bommalu/bombe) are displayed on a series of an odd number of wooden steps/racks/planks. The number of steps can be ranging from 3, 5, and 7 to 9.