Celebrate Navratri with Golu Padis and Bommais from Giri UK
Navratri is one of the most colourful and spiritually enriching festivals observed by worshippers across the globe. In South Indian custom, the nine-night festival is celebrated with the grandeur of Golu, a meticulously devised arrangement of steps termed padis, with dolls referred to as bommais. Every doll represents something symbolic, ranging from gods and goddesses to cultural icons, reminding us of mythology and daily life stories.
At Giri UK, you can shop from a diversified range of Golu padis and bommais to fill your home with a symbolic display. Whether you are starting a Golu for the very first time or carrying on a dear family tradition, our lovingly handpicked selection will ensure that you celebrate with devotion and authenticity.
The Significance of Golu
Golu displays are not just for show, but an affirmation of learning, sharing, and faith. Children sit at the steps listening to stories of the gods, singing bhajans, and enjoying festive snacks. The children are taught to learn about their culture, as their grandparents share ancient traditions.
Golu also represents the triumph of good over evil, fitting with the larger Navratri theme of rejoicing in Goddess Durga’s victory.
Golu Padis: The Backbone of Your Display
The central part of any Golu is the padi or steps. Wood or metal padis have traditionally been used to create an organized platform for placing dolls in order of ascendancy. The bottom steps are left for cultural personalities, animals, and vignettes of daily life, while the higher steps feature deities and spiritual figures.
From Giri UK, you have the choice of different home sizes and budgets, ranging from the basic 3-step Golu padis to complex 9-step designs. Selecting the appropriate padi ensures your bommais are fixed securely and displayed elegantly, making a beautiful centrepiece to your Navratri festivities.
Bommais: Bringing Stories to Life
No Golu is ever complete without bommais. Every doll has a story to tell, be it of the Ramayana, Mahabharata, or scenes of village life. Golu is so beautiful in its diversity, fusing the sacred and the social, the mythological and the mundane.
Some of the well-known bommais you will come across at Giri UK are:
- Dasavataram Set – The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
- Ashtalakshmi Dolls – Representing the eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, each imparting special blessings.
- Rama Pattabhishekam Set – An intricate portrayal of Lord Rama’s coronation.
All bommai are made with meticulousness, painted with bright colours, and manufactured to endure for generations.
Preparation for Navratri with Giri UK
Preparation for Golu is itself a happy ritual. Houses are cleaned, padis are arranged, and dolls wrapped up since the previous year are unwrapped with great care. The addition of new bommais to the collection every Navratri is a dearly loved tradition, marking growth and continuity.
When you shop with Giri UK, you can browse a variety of bommais, accessories, and even devotional materials such as lamps, kumkum, and puja materials. This way, you can do your Navratri shopping all in one stop and ensure that your festival is celebrated with ease and devotion.
Tips for Setting Up Your Golu
- Plan your steps: Choose beforehand how many padis you will install, depending on space.
- Arrange thoughtfully: Place cultural figures on the lower steps and deities on the higher ones.
- Add themes: Create a section depicting a story or village scene to engage children and guests.
- Include lighting: Use lamps and string lights to illuminate the bommais.
- Rotate collections: If your family has a large collection, display different dolls each year to keep the Golu fresh.
Why Choose Giri UK for Your Navratri Shopping
Giri UK is revered by believers for genuine spiritual and cultural items. Our padis and bommais are painstakingly chosen to embody vintage craftsmanship and devotional worth. When you shop with us, you are not just adding to your festivities but also supporting craftsmen who preserve these customs.
Explore Giri UK’s Golu Collection to find padis, bommais, and accessories that will make your Navratri memorable.
Celebrate Tradition with Joy
Navratri is not just a festival; it is a celebration of faith, art, and community. By building your Golu with items from Giri UK, you are upholding a tradition that transcends generations and fills lives with happiness. May this Navratri bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to your life.
Start building your Golu? Discover original Golu padis and bommais at Giri UK today and make your Navratri celebrations unforgettable.
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