It took me a while to write this post,simply bcoz didn't know from where to start.
May be since I was away for a long time..
This post comes a little late..I know..but really wanted to share this Navratri memories with all of you.
In South, we have this custom of exhibiting dolls called kolu in steps (padi).
There are 9steps in which these dolls ranging from idols of various Gods, their avatar, processions,the famous marapachi dolls(both male and female),chettiar bommai etc;are displayed.
This navratri I visited the SIES TEMPLE in Nerul (Mumbai).
As you will agree they were arranged beautifully.
May be since I was away for a long time..
This post comes a little late..I know..but really wanted to share this Navratri memories with all of you.
In South, we have this custom of exhibiting dolls called kolu in steps (padi).
There are 9steps in which these dolls ranging from idols of various Gods, their avatar, processions,the famous marapachi dolls(both male and female),chettiar bommai etc;are displayed.
This navratri I visited the SIES TEMPLE in Nerul (Mumbai).
As you will agree they were arranged beautifully.
The kolu with the marapachi(wooden) dolls on the floor(far left)
Devotees praying in front of a temple
Various Gods and Goddess
Procession in front of a temple with a couple doing the 'Namaskaram'
Ladies engaged in Villakku(lamps) puja
Beautiful appliqued lamps
such vibrant colours...
The skyline is lit with firecrackers.A variety of mouth watering sweets. Hmm...
So see you all soon.
