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Golu, also known as Bommai Golu, is a traditional display of dolls and figurines during the Navaratri festival in South India.
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The festival is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, where it is also called Gombe Habba and Bommala Koluvu.
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Golu displays are typically arranged in odd-numbered tiers, often ranging from three to eleven steps
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Dolls in the display represent gods, goddesses, animals, and mythological scenes, with special themes sometimes chosen each year.
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The festival promotes creativity and storytelling, as families showcase their collections and arrange them in artistic ways.
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It is a time for families to come together, as the dolls are passed down through generations, preserving family traditions.
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Golu is accompanied by traditional rituals, including chanting, music, and exchanging gifts or sweets with visitors.
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The dolls are taken down at the end of Navaratri, signifying the conclusion of the festive period, and carefully stored for the next year.
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How do you celebrate Navaratri?
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