In Tamil, Bommai Golu or Kolu signifies a divine presence, while in Telugu, Bommala Koluvu translates to "Court of Toys." In Kannada, Bombe Habba aptly describes the Doll Festival. How to set up a ...

Vimala Gowda, a 77-year-old Indian woman, arranges “Golu dolls”, a local tradition that involves placing dolls on steps as part of the Navaratri festival, in Bangaluru, India, yesterday. The word ...

Navratri Golu (or Bommai Golu) is an essential tradition during the festival. Households display elaborately decorated dolls ...

This year, we have bought miniature Ram and Laxman dolls as our theme for the golu is Ram Janam [the birth ... how we used to celebrate the festival during our childhood days and other yarns ...

With Navaratri and golu vibes brewing in the city, the Japanese holiday of Hinamatsuri (which translates to ‘Dolls’ Day’ or ‘Girls’ Day’) was celebrated at the Indo-Japan Chamber of ...