DIY Golu Dolls

Janmasthami 2016

Janmasthami/Krishnathami is a very popular Indian festival celebrated by Hindus with lot of devotion and enthusiasm. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna – an incarnation whom many Hindus believe to be the god Vishnu in human form. Krishna is regarded as great philosopher, teacher, role model and friend. His teachings are found in oneContinue reading “Janmasthami 2016”

DIY Dolls for Kolu/Bommala Koluvu

I haven’t visited India after I started Bommala koluvu/doll display so, I don’t have many traditional dolls . That really worked well for me because it motivates me to make a new set of dolls. This is second year of display and also 2nd year of making handmade dolls for Golu. I am going toContinue reading “DIY Dolls for Kolu/Bommala Koluvu”

Thank you!

This is the last blog post for this year and I am so pleased to say it has been busy and a productive year. I am very grateful to have you all as readers and followers of my blog page (124 countries and most visitors from USA, UK and India) and cannot thank enough for allContinue reading “Thank you!”

D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls

Bommai Kolu/Bommala Koluvu is a doll and figurine display festival celebrated during Navarathri/Pongal in Southern India. On the first day of festival odd numbered Padi (3,5,7,9 or 11) are set up using wooden planks. It is covered with a fabric and then adorned with various deities, dolls and figurines. In the evening women in neighborhood invite eachContinue reading “D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls”