Nava Nayagi Paper Mache Golu Bommai Set - 9 X 6.5 Inches | Giri Golu Doll/ Navaratri Gombe/ Navratri Decor
"Nava Nayagi Set – A Divine Ensemble for Your Golu Display."
• Product Summary:
The Nava Nayagi Set is a carefully produced collection of nine sacred female characters, each of whom embodies a different aspect of female power and goodness. In South Indian houses, these figures are often used to embellish the steps of the Golu (sometimes referred to as Gombe, Bommai, or Golu Bommai) during the Navaratri festival. This pair, which is handcrafted from sustainable materials and hand-painted with vivid, non-toxic colors, adds a dash of divinity and cultural diversity to your holiday festivities.
• The Divine Nine: A Short Story:
A cherished collection of nine dolls, each representing a different facet of feminine strength and virtue, is the Nava Nayagi Set. The practice of exhibiting dolls during Navaratri, which is known as Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bommala Koluvu in Andhra Pradesh, and Gombe Habba in Karnataka, has its roots in the past. to the Vijayanagara and Nayak kingdoms. Navaratri was marked by elaborate doll displays in royal courts that portrayed scenarios from mythology and everyday life. With time, this custom evolved into a family tradition.
Every doll in the Nava Nayagi Set represents a particular virtue or facet of the divine feminine, frequently represented by colorful attire, elaborate jewelry, and symbolic objects that symbolize their unique attributes. It is thought that exhibiting these dolls during Navaratri brings blessings of wealth, knowledge, and power into the house. Each doll is carefully sculpted and painted by talented craftsmen using sustainable resources like clay or paper mache to reflect the soul of the divine girl it represents.
Beyond being a mere collection of bommai, this set is a representation of the divine feminine, a celebration of virtues, and a continuation of it. of a rich cultural tradition that links families to spiritual rewards and transmits cultural tales through generations.
• Regional Acceptance:
The tradition of Golu (also known as Bommala) is extremely important culturally in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. During Navaratri, Koluvu in Telugu) is celebrated with tremendous excitement. These Golu dolls are highly valued for their spiritual symbolism and artistic production, making them a desirable addition to Golu exhibits both in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide.
• Applications and Usage:
Golu Display: Arrange the nine figures representing the celestial maidens on the steps of your Golu padi (platform).
Thematic Décor: Integrate the set into thematic décor for cultural events or festivals.
Spiritual Symbolism: Use the figures to represent virtues in spiritual rituals or narrative.
• Preservation methods:
Storage: To avoid harm, wrap each piece in soft fabric and keep it in a cold, dry location following the festival.
Cleaning: Gently dust the Golu dolls with a soft brush. Stay away from cleaning chemicals and water that can harm the paint.
Presentation: To keep the dolls looking their best, put them on a firm surface away from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Festivals and Deities:
Navaratri, a festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine forms, is the main event connected with the Nava Nayagi Set golu bommai. The nine nights of the festival are represented by each figure in the set, each of which symbolizes a different facet of feminine energy. It is thought that displaying these dolls during Navaratri will bring blessings of wealth, knowledge, and power into the house.
• Distinctive selling features and texture:
Materials: Made of environmentally, which guarantee longevity and sustainability.
Completion: Each character is brought to life by vibrant, non-toxic colors that are hand-painted onto them.
Intricate design elements bring out the soul of each holy maiden, making them aesthetically pleasing and spiritually uplifting. The gombe are a standout element in any Golu presentation.
"Welcome Divinity, Embrace Tradition – Today, Enhance Your Golu Display with the Nava Nayagi Set!"
