Madurai: With the Navratri celebrations underway, many houses have set up ‘golu’ (display of dolls and idols) to offer prayers. A couple in Madurai, in addition, brought nuances to the ...

In Tamil Nadu, Navratri is celebrated with a distinct tradition called Golu or Kolu. Families arrange dolls and figurines in a display, narrating different religious folklore.

As the streets and nooks across the country decked up with various pandals and displays during the Navratri celebrations, devotees in Madurai celebrated the festival with ‘Golu dolls’. As per ...

Nine women came together to rent the Hindu Temple of Florida in Tampa and celebrate the festival of Navratri together, with nine Golu/Kolu displays. Golu/Kulu translates to "the court of dolls," in ...

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Shardiya Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated across India to worship the nine forms of the Adi shakti, the supreme Goddess or Goddess Durga.

In South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Navratri Golu (or Bommai Golu) is an essential tradition during the festival. Households display elaborately decorated dolls and idols, showcasing ...

During Navratri, Hindus seek to rid themselves of the nine demons of ignorance, foolishness, greed, ego, addiction, hatred or detachment, arrogance, jealousy and lust.