Kanchi Maha Periyava Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 10 X 6 Inches | Navaratri Gombe/ Giri Golu Doll/ Navratri Decor
• Celebrate Divine Wisdom with Kanchi Maha Periyava Paper Mache Golu Doll – A Spiritual Navaratri Treasure
• This serene golu doll depicts the revered Sage of Kanchi, Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal (Maha Periyava), radiating peace, grace, and the essence of Advaita philosophy.
• Handcrafted in detailed paper mache, this kolu bommai captures the saint seated in meditative posture, holding a danda and kamandalu, symbolizing spiritual discipline and compassion.
• A soulful golu bommai that inspires wisdom, devotion, and humility, reminding devotees of the sage’s guidance and blessings.
• Place this sacred golu doll on your kolu steps to invite peace, clarity, and divine knowledge into your home during Navaratri.
• A timeless centerpiece among dassara dolls, reflecting India’s spiritual heritage and guru parampara traditions.
• Perfectly complements your golu bommai collection with authenticity, devotion, and cultural depth.
• Available exclusively from Giri’s festive range of spiritual icons, dassara dolls, and kolu bommai sets.
Symbolism & Significance
Kanchi Maha Periyava – The Saint of Sagehood and Simplicity
This golu doll embodies the living presence of Sri Maha Periyava, who guided millions with his teachings rooted in Vedic wisdom, compassion, and dharma. Known as the walking God of Kanchi, his life symbolizes selfless service, spiritual knowledge, and divine simplicity. This kolu bommai brings his blessings into your Navaratri display, encouraging families to live with humility, devotion, and truth.
Significance within Golu Tradition
Adding a golu doll of revered saints like Maha Periyava enriches your dassara dolls arrangement with spiritual depth. The kolu bommai reminds devotees that Navaratri is not only about gods and goddesses but also about gurus who carried forward divine wisdom. This golu bommai adds grace, reverence, and cultural sanctity to your festive steps.
Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Every golu doll tells a story, and Maha Periyava represents the timeless wisdom of the guru parampara.
• Perfect for placing in the upper steps of your kolu bommai, where he blesses the entire arrangement.
• Visitors admiring your dassara dolls will be moved by the serene presence of the saintly golu bommai.
• A meaningful spiritual addition, ideal for families who revere Maha Periyava’s blessings in their daily lives.
The Life of Kanchi Maha Periyava
Born in 1894, Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati became the 68th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and guided the matha for over eight decades. Revered as Maha Periyava, his wisdom, austerity, and divine grace earned him the love of millions across India. This paper mache golu doll represents his presence, making your kolu bommai not just festive, but spiritually elevating.
History of Golu – A Royal Tradition Turned Cultural Heritage
The kolu bommai tradition, known as Bommai Golu in Tamil, Bommala Koluvu in Telugu, and Bombe Habba in Kannada, began during the Vijayanagara Empire as a way of narrating stories of gods, saints, and cultural life.
• The Nayaka and Maratha rulers carried this tradition into temples and homes with dassara dolls.
• Over time, golu doll collections became sacred storytelling traditions curated by families.
• Today, kolu bommai displays embody devotion, heritage, and the transmission of values across generations.
Seek Blessings of the Saint This Navaratri
Invite the grace of the Sage of Kanchi with this beautifully crafted Kanchi Maha Periyava golu doll. A shining presence among your dassara dolls, this kolu bommai adds divine wisdom, peace, and sanctity to your Navaratri celebrations.
