Murugan Statue Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 15 Inches | Navaratri Golu Gombe/ Giri Golu Doll/ Navratri Decoration
• Invoke Divine Courage with Murugan Standing Paper Mache Golu Bommai
• Celebrate Lord Murugan, the valiant son of Shiva and Parvati, with this beautifully detailed Golu doll in standing posture—crafted in traditional paper mache for your sacred Navaratri steps.
• Radiating youth, valor, and divine authority, this Golu bommai depicts Lord Murugan holding his vel (spear), ready to protect, guide, and bless his devotees.
• Clad in regal attire with a poised stance, this Kolu bommai captures the essence of the divine warrior—graceful, fearless, and full of spiritual energy.
• A vital piece in your Dassara dolls collection, this figurine brings temple aesthetics, spiritual symbolism, and devotional power into your festive display.
• Place it in the top tiers of your Kolu bommai setup to invoke Murugan’s protection and wisdom during Navaratri.
• Handcrafted by artisans and painted in traditional hues, this Golu doll adds mythological richness and visual brilliance to your Golu steps.
• This Golu bommai also serves as a beautiful gift for Murugan devotees, especially during Skanda Sashti, Thaipusam, or Panguni Uthiram.
• Available exclusively from Giri, alongside a wide range of Golu bommai, plastic steps, pooja accessories, and traditional Kolu bommai sets for Navaratri.
Symbolism & Significance
Symbolism of Murugan Standing Posture
Lord Murugan, also known as Subramanya, Kartikeya, and Skanda, represents divine youth, supreme knowledge, and eternal victory over darkness. In this Golu doll, his upright form symbolizes alertness, readiness to protect dharma, and his constant presence in the lives of devotees. With the vel in hand, he stands as the remover of inner ignorance and destroyer of ego. His standing posture is a visual affirmation of divine support and the triumph of righteousness.
Significance within Golu Tradition
In the Golu bommai arrangement, Murugan is honored not just for his valor but for his deep connection with South Indian temple culture, especially in Tamil Nadu.
• His inclusion in the Dassara dolls collection reflects his role as a beloved deity of the people—worshipped across traditions and age groups.
• Placing this Kolu bommai in the top tier symbolizes a family's prayer for protection, knowledge, and courage.
• The Standing Murugan Golu doll complements other divine sets like Valli-Deivanai, Arupadai Veedu, and Peacock Murugan, enriching the storytelling of your Golu steps.
Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri is a festival of nine divine nights dedicated to Shakti, with Golu serving as a spiritual and artistic platform to depict gods, goddesses, and epics.
• Arranged in 3, 5, 7, or 9 tiers, the Golu doll setup is a cultural canvas where each doll narrates sacred truths and inspires collective devotion.
• Lord Murugan, in his standing form, brings a commanding and protective energy to your Kolu bommai display—especially relevant for families seeking divine blessings for children and elders.
• As part of your Dassara dolls, this Murugan figure becomes a visual prayer, embodying youthful determination, inner discipline, and spiritual sovereignty.
The Divine Legend – Murugan the Warrior Sage
Born from Shiva’s third eye as six divine sparks, Murugan was raised by the six Karthigai Pengal in the sacred lake of Saravana Poigai. Uniting into one radiant being with six faces (Shanmukha), he became the celestial commander of the gods.
When the demon Surapadman terrorized the heavens, it was Murugan who wielded the vel, gifted by Parvati, and led the Devas to victory.
Murugan's standing posture reminds us of that moment—undaunted, focused, and ready to defend dharma. It also symbolizes his eternal youth and infinite knowledge, qualities revered by devotees across centuries.
This Golu doll captures that divine readiness—a still form with boundless inner power.
History of Golu – From Royal Courts to Devotional Steps
The tradition of Kolu bommai, also known as Bommai Golu or Bommala Koluvu, traces back to the royal courts of the Vijayanagara Empire.
• Celebrated during Navaratri, these doll displays became family-centered spiritual practices that integrated mythology, art, and devotion.
• Each Golu bommai carried a story—from the grandeur of epics to the divinity of local deities.
• Figures like Murugan became household icons, cherished across generations, especially in Tamil Nadu where six major shrines (Arupadai Veedu) honor him.
• Today, displaying the Dassara dolls is a sacred storytelling act, where the Golu doll arrangement reflects both divine grace and family heritage.
Honor the Divine Warrior This Navaratri
Welcome Lord Murugan into your home with this stunning Murugan Standing Paper Mache Golu bommai. Let your Navaratri display shine with his divine radiance as your Golu doll, Kolu bommai, and Dassara dolls collection come alive with courage, devotion, and victory.
