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My golu theme is ♻️ recycle and learn. Most of the dolls are hand made from cardboard, newspaper used paper, plastic bottles etc. In the brindavan segment in my kolu we have hand made toys. In mini kolu segment, the steps i made it from old cardboard box. The hill top Ganesha temple, i made the hill from old newspaper for frame work.

Namaskaaram, Ravi from Chennai Madipakkam. Telugu Brahmin. We've been keeping kolu for 40-50 Years as family tradition. Navaratri is the grandest celebration at our home.
Our theme always is traditional based. This year our Kolu is Themed as Festival of Festivals - Andhra Karnataka Sampradaya Pandikaigal(Festivals) from Chaitra Maasam to The end of year. We have kept Ugadi, Shankara Jayanthi ,Ashada Amavasya pooja, Varalakshmi Vratham,Upakarma, Satyanarayana puja, Gowri - Ganesha Pooja, Navaratri depiction, Deepavali, Arudra, Sankranti till Ramanavami again in chaitra month..
We have used traditional dolls, my mother Smt Bhavanis hand crafted bead dolls, craft decorations and handmade innovative dolls to bring the whole theme. We love Navaratri and I am entering here for all others in the world to see and enjoy our kolu.... Glad to see such a contest for kolu and more happier to enroll our kolu. Thanks Sapthavarna Creations to have given chance and this platform to celebrate. Ram Ram .

I have been keeping golu since childhood.
This year our theme is TRIDEVI where we have showcased in the beginning followed by a 7 step golu and a 3 step golu.

Name: Indhu & Srimathi
Location: Chennai

In our home, the Navaratri Golu is a cherished tradition that brings our family and community together to celebrate the divine feminine energy during the nine nights of Navaratri.

Our Golu display is beautifully arranged on a set of five steps, each build up with love and care.These steps are adorned with vibrant, traditional South Indian veshti and floral decorations, creating a visually captivating backdrop for the dolls and figurines.

For our family, the Golu is more than a religious ritual; it's a symbol of our heritage and a way to reconnect with our roots. It's an opportunity to come together, celebrate, and share our love for tradition, art, and spirituality.

Our Golu is open for public viewing during Navaratri, and it has become a focal point of interaction with our neighbours and friends. It fosters a sense of unity and cultural exchange. We also encourage visitors to share their own stories and knowledge about the dolls on display.

In summary, our Navaratri Golu is a manifestation of tradition, art, and spirituality that is deeply rooted in our family. Its uniqueness lies in the diversity of dolls, thematic presentations, artistic appeal, and the sense of community it fosters. It's a celebration of our culture and an educational experience for all who visit.

We have been keeping golu for the past 26 years.

We have kept the golu as a traditional theme with all God and goddesses.

The unique concept of our golu is that every time, we drape saree for kuthu vilaku to make Amman alankaram. This time, we have made Perumal and Alamelu mangai in kuthu vilakku with much detailing. We have put lots of effort into making them look like real. Hope you all like it.

நவராத்திரி GOLU 2023


Sarala santhanam
Chennai-Tamilnadu

🔸️We have been keeping golu for the past 27 years.

🔸️The main theme of our Kolu is 🇮🇳 “Unity of Hindu Muslim Christian ”

🔸️We have our main golu with (5 steps x4 sets), which will all our god and goddess with Main Deities being Ganesh and Durga Lakshmi and Saraswathi also

🔸️In our Golu, we have not only displayed traditional dolls but also dolls based on themes such as ,Hand made kailasam, save wildlife , birds sanctuary ,village, Thirupathy Malai temple, hand-made goddess kuthuvilaku durga, my daughters craftworks include Quilling, Paper Cutting , Doodle Art, etc.

🔸️ Traditional display of marriage doll , hand-made display of padi flyover bridge and city. Childrens park, etc .

🔸️The main attraction of our golu is the craft items made from waste materials such as CDs, tablets, collection of old electronics gadgets, shirts & and sarees hand-made from gift wrapper sheets.

🔸️We have also displayed coin & rupees collection ranging from old age coins to coins from various parts of the world.

Emai ID : bsksanthanam@gmail.com

This year Golu is dedicated for global peace .. After 3 years of pandemic, this year is to celebrate what we have and to protect environment for a peaceful tomorrow

The Golu is my family tradition. Every year we keep golu and something we do new . This year golu my backdrop we did different decorations.
Lot of my friends and families came they love to see my home Golu.
My Golu came in local magazines too.
Thank you for adding my home golu in the context.
Regards
Viji Sathya

Just visit our golu you will be having unexpected things on that

Myself Madhumitha from Velachery celebrating Navarathri with a theme of Never forget the roots - Tamizh Madangal and it's Festivals.
Our golu is chancey eh ila because it was made with reuse of the existing dolls and few handmade craft works with lot of interest patience and dedication.
Welcome one and all to witness our depiction on 'Never forget the roots'.

This years golu displays major stories about shivan!