INTRO

Namaskaram.

Presenting our Navaratri Golu this year featuring beloved bommais collected over the years. We have been keeping golu for six years. I have been blessed growing up in a family keeping the Golu tradition alive through many generations , that keeps my interests alive and going.

Our display includes, Traditional Golu bommais collected over the years include , Annamalaiyar - unnamalai ammal, Sathyanarayana swami , Devis ( Kamakshi , Meenakshi , Visalakshi and Akhilandeshwari ) , Kamadhenu , Ganesha along with Lakshmi and Saraswathi.
Also included are Ashta Lakshmi and Dashavathtam.
Newly added Ayodhya Ram Lalla and Ayyappaswami.
Most of the Thatha Patti (Chettiar set) Store displays are handcrafted. We have expanded it and added a Jigarthanda stall next to Madurai Azhagar festival.

In addition to the traditional Golu display (5 steps) , we had a Satisfying and blessed journey of putting together our THEMES for the year.
1. Theme 1 for the year- **Bala Leela Kathamrutham**- Exploring joyful stories of divine childhood. This handcrafted ensemble includes enchanting childhood stories of

- Bala Andal
- Bhaktha Prahlad
- Bala Rama and Krishna
- Bala Kumara

2. Theme 2- **Velu Nachyar’s life story** - Her inspiring journey embodies courage and resilience, perfectly reflecting the true spirit of Navaratri.

Most of the themed bommais are handcrafted at home with wood , clay and scarp materials.

Thank you.