Navratri Bommai (also Golu, Bommai Kolu, or Bommala Koluvu in Telugu) is the traditional South Indian festival practice of arranging a tiered display of deity figurines, dolls and decorative objects on a stepped Golu Padi stand during the nine nights of Navratri (typically September–October). The Bommai display tells stories through figurines - scenes from daily life, deity groupings, temple iconography and mythological narratives are arranged across the steps. Families and friends visit each other's homes to view the Golu, receive prasadam and exchange gifts. In the UK, South Indian communities (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) maintain this tradition vigorously. Giri UK stocks over 250 Bommai for this purpose.

Giri UK's Navratri Bommai range of 250+ items is predominantly high-quality resin figurines covering major South Indian deity forms, temple deity groupings and auspicious subjects - including: Radha Krishna (12 inch), Vinayagar/Ganesha (10 inch), Ram Lalla (13 inch, standard and gold), Somaskandar (10 inch), Balaji Thayar set (13 inch), Varadharaja Perumal with Thayar (12 inch), Ranganathar (7 inch), Annamalaiyar set (10 inch), Mannargudi Rajagopalaswamy (8 inch), Pandurangan set (9 inch), Swarnambika (11 inch), Purna Pukalambika Sametha Dharma Sastha (10 inch), Kanchi Kamakshi Guruparampara (8 inch), Sringeri Saradha Guruparampara (9 inch), Kamadhenu (7 inch), Annapakshi set (10 inch) and Get Well Anjaneyar (12 inch).

The traditional Golu arrangement follows a prescribed hierarchy. The top step (highest) holds the primary deity - typically Lakshmi, Durga, or Saraswati (the three goddesses of the Navratri). The second tier holds the secondary deity group or Dashavataram (ten avatars of Vishnu). Middle steps display temple deity figurines, auspicious subjects (Kamadhenu, Annapakshi) and narrative scene groupings. Lower steps hold daily life scenes (market scenes, village life, occupation scenes - showing human society in relation to the divine). The very bottom step can hold Golu accessories, flowers and lamps. In the UK, many families adapt this arrangement based on their existing collection.

Guruparampara Bommai depicts the lineage of spiritual masters (Guru Parampara - guru succession) of a specific temple or sampradaya tradition. Giri UK stocks two significant ones: the Kanchi Kamakshi Guruparampara (8 inch) - depicting the lineage of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, the Shaiva spiritual seat in Kanchipuram; and the Sringeri Saradha Guruparampara (9 inch) - depicting the lineage of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, one of the four Advaita monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya. These Bommai are particularly significant for Smartha Brahmin families and those with devotion to the Kanchi or Sringeri traditions. They hold a place of honour on the upper tiers of the Golu.

For UK households, resin Bommai are strongly preferable to clay for the Navratri Golu for several practical reasons. Resin is durable - it does not chip, crack, or fade like clay when handled repeatedly during packing and unpacking each year. The colours in high-quality resin figurines (such as Giri UK's range) are vibrant and stable, maintaining their appearance across many years of use. Resin is also significantly lighter than ceramic or heavy clay, making multi-tier Golu displays easier to assemble without overloading the stands. Traditional clay Dashavataram and specific handmade figures retain their ritual significance where used, but for building a sustainable, long-term Golu collection, resin is the practical choice for UK families.

Giri UK (giriuk.com) is one of the most comprehensive UK sources for Navratri Bommai, with over 250 resin figurines including temple deity groupings specific to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada traditions - from mainstream deities like Ganesha and Radha Krishna to specialist temple forms such as Mannargudi Rajagopalaswamy, Ranganathar, Annamalaiyar and Pandurangan. The range also includes Guruparampara sets, Kamadhenu, Annapakshi and Get Well Anjaneyar. As the UK franchisee of Giri Trading Agency Private Limited, Giri UK has access to Giri India's extensive Bommai inventory. Ordering in advance of Navratri (6–8 weeks before) is strongly recommended - popular figurines sell out quickly as the festival approaches.