Andal Rajagopala Krishna Murti Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 20 X 14 Inches | Navaratri Golu Gombe/ Giri Golu Doll
• Andal Rajagopala Krishna – A Divine Pair of Bhakti and Bliss for Your Navaratri Golu
• This enchanting Golu doll portrays the devotional union of Andal and Lord Rajagopala Krishna, a scene rich in Vaishnavite tradition and temple lore.
• Handcrafted in vibrant paper mache, this Golu bommai brings alive the spirit of divine love, surrender, and sacred longing sung in the verses of the Thiruppavai.
• A centerpiece for your Dassara dolls, this depiction celebrates the only female Alvar, Andal, united in spiritual ecstasy with her beloved Krishna.
• This Kolu bommai set is ideal for Vaishnavite homes, echoing the themes of divine marriage (Divya Kalyanam), bhakti yoga, and poetic devotion.
• Perfect for devotional storytelling during Navaratri, this Golu doll helps narrate the timeless love between the mortal devotee and the eternal deity.
• Among your Golu bommai collection, it enhances the visual grace of your steps while highlighting the power of pure, feminine devotion.
• This Andal-Krishna set stands as a testimony to Andal’s unwavering faith, adding both spiritual energy and mythological richness to your Dassara dolls.
• Available exclusively from Giri, alongside a wide range of Golu bommai, plastic steps, pooja accessories, and traditional Kolu bommai sets for Navaratri.
Symbolism & Significance
Andal, the only female Alvar saint, is considered an incarnation of Bhudevi and is celebrated for her intense devotion to Lord Vishnu. She imagined herself as the bride of Krishna, ultimately merging with the deity in divine union. This Golu doll depicts that sacred relationship—of bhakta and Bhagavan—as a living presence in your Navaratri steps. The Golu bommai symbolizes divine romance, spiritual poetry, and the yearning for moksha through love and surrender.
Significance within Golu Tradition
This Kolu bommai set holds a special place in Vaishnavite golu traditions, especially in Tamil Nadu where Andal is venerated during Margazhi. Including Andal and Rajagopala in your Dassara dolls reflects both devotion and cultural continuity. The Golu doll also serves as a means to inspire children and elders alike in the values of bhakti, poetic expression, and the sanctity of divine marriage (Kalyana utsavam).
Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri is not only a celebration of Devi but also of divine love, devotion, and the soul’s journey to God through various expressions like Andal’s.
• Households arrange Golu bommai on stepped displays to depict epics, Puranic stories, and spiritual ideals.
• This Kolu bommai set can be placed alongside Perumal, Ranganathar, or Garuda Sevai to complete the Vaishnavite tableau.
• The Dassara dolls display becomes a storytelling medium—where the tale of Andal’s love for Krishna echoes the soul’s longing for the divine.
• Andal’s verses are sung in homes and temples; now her presence in the form of a Golu doll brings that divine poetry into your sacred space.
The Legend of Andal and Rajagopala Krishna – The Divine Kalyanam
Andal, born in Srivilliputhur, was raised by the saint Periyalvar. From a young age, she composed hymns yearning for union with Lord Vishnu. Her devotion took the form of bridal mysticism, imagining herself as the consort of Krishna. Her Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi capture her spiritual longing. When Andal came of age, she refused all earthly suitors, insisting she would marry only the Lord. Finally, Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam appeared in a dream and invited her to his temple. At Srirangam, Andal stepped into the sanctum and is said to have merged with the deity—an act of divine union.
The Golu doll of Andal and Krishna thus represents not just myth, but the very essence of surrender and bhakti that transcends form and ritual. This Golu bommai gives physical form to that eternal tale of love and liberation.
History of Golu – A Living Tradition of Stories and Devotion
The Kolu bommai tradition goes back centuries—originating in the Vijayanagara courts and blossoming in the Nayaka and Maratha periods. Over time, homes embraced the practice of displaying Dassara dolls to honor gods, saints, and cultural icons.
• The story of Andal is essential in Vaishnavite households, particularly in Tamil culture.
• Adding her divine marriage with Rajagopala Krishna to your Golu doll setup invites blessings of love, devotion, and poetic inspiration.
• The Golu bommai display thus becomes a theatre of tradition—where divine love is told not just through songs, but through sacred figurines.
Celebrate Divine Bhakti with Andal and Krishna This Navaratri
Add the Andal Rajagopala Krishna Paper Mache Golu Bommai to your spiritual display and let your Dassara dolls tell the tale of the goddess who loved her Lord into union. Let every Golu doll on your Kolu bommai steps resonate with divine poetry, love, and liberation.
