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Can we keep GOLU facing south?
U can use the readymade golu padi/Golu steps or use some old boxes, tables, chairs etc to make steps. But keep in mind, the munber of steps should be 3, 5, 7 or 9. Keep the golu steps in the corner of the house(facing East or North) by resting on the wall. Usually Golu is kept facing east.
How do you arrange GOLU steps?
In this, the suggested order is Adhi lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dhairya lakshmi, Gaja lakshmi, Santhana lakshmi, Vijaya lakshmi, Vidhya lakhmi and Dhaya lakshmi. The Marapaacchi bommai are also kept on this step, though some customs place it on the topmost shelf with the kalasam.
When should we keep GOLU in 2021?
In 2021, Sharad Navaratri dates are October 7-14. (See calendar). In 2022, Sharad Navaratri dates are September 26-October 4. In 2023, Sharad Navaratri dates are October 15-23.
When should we keep GOLU?
It is predominant in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra/Telangana. Golu is the display of dolls and God and Goddess figurines. We set up the Golu on the first day of Navratri(which usually falls on the Mahalaya Amavasya day or the next day), and we keep it until the Vijaya Dasami day.
Why do we do Bommala Koluvu?
It is said the celebration aims to encourage dredging and de-silting of irrigation canals and riverbeds as it utilizes the clay got from such activities. “Koluvu has a significant connection with agriculture economy of ancient southern India,” said septuagenarian B T Rao.
How many steps are in Bommala Koluvu?
This interesting and unique tradition is called Bombe Habba or Golu in Kannada, Bommala Koluvu in Telugu or simply Dussehra dolls. These dolls are arranged on steps which can number as many as 9 or as few as 3, but always an odd number.
How do I arrange my Dasara Dolls?
Dasara Doll Steps -The Arrangement of Dolls on the Tiers The dolls are arranged as per a specific order on the tiers or steps. The hierarchy starts from the Gods being placed at the top tiers and ends with mortals of earth placed at the lower tiers of the platform.
Will Garba happen in 2021?
An all-important traditional dance called Garba is performed in the state of Gujarat. In 2021, the Navratri festival will start on 7th October, Thursday and will end on 15th October, Friday. This is the Sharad Navratri festival that commences on the first and ends on the tenth day of the lunar month named Ashwin.
Why do we put Bommala Koluvu?
What is the meaning of Bommai Kolu?
Doll Decoration
Bommai Kolu in Tamil means Doll Decoration. Bommala Koluvu in Telugu means Court of Toys and Gombe Habba means Doll Festival in Kannada.
What is pattada Gombe?
The pattada gombe pair is a set of traditional dolls made from wood. These dolls are dressed colourfully using paper or silk cloth in a traditional style. The pattada gombe is normally handed over to a daughter by her parents. during her marriage.
What is the purpose of Golu?
It is a part of the annual Dasara-Vijayadasami Hindu festival where young girls and women display dolls, figurine, court life, everyday scenes along with the divine presence of the Goddesses Saraswati, Parvati and Laxmi in the Tamil, Kannada and Telugu households during Navaratri or The Nine nights.
What is Bombe Habba?
In the southern part of India, the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe Habba or Golu or Kolu (Kannada) or Bommala Koluvu (Telugu) or Bommai Kolu (Tamil) or simply Dasara dolls.