Pillayarpatti Ganesh Murti Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 7.5 X 5 Inches | Navaratri Golu Gombe/ Giri Golu Doll

• Pillayarpatti Ganesh Murti Golu Bommai – Auspicious Beginnings from the Sacred Temple of Tamil Nadu
• This beautifully made Golu doll features Lord Ganesha as worshipped in the renowned Pillayarpatti temple, symbolizing divine wisdom and obstacle removal.
• Made from durable paper mache and painted in vibrant tones, this Golu bommai brings the temple's sacred energy directly into your Navaratri celebration.
• The unique depiction of Valampuri Vinayagar (right-tusked Ganesha) from Pillayarpatti is revered for fulfilling wishes and ensuring successful ventures.
• A spiritual treasure in your Dassara dolls collection, this idol radiates auspiciousness, intellect, and prosperity during Golu.
• Add sanctity to your Kolu bommai arrangement by placing this Ganesha on the first step—where all new beginnings are honored in traditional displays.
• This Golu doll is perfect for devotees seeking wisdom, clarity, and divine support in studies, business, or family life.
• Available exclusively from Giri, alongside a wide range of Golu bommai, plastic Golu steps, pooja samagri, and Kolu bommai sets for Navaratri.
• Let this majestic Vinayagar Dassara dolls piece bring protection, learning, and divine grace into your home throughout the festive season.

Symbolism & Significance
The Golu doll showcases Pillayarpatti Vinayagar, a rare form of Lord Ganesha known for his right-curved trunk (Valampuri), symbolizing auspicious energy and immediate blessings. He holds a modak (sweet), noose, and goad, seated in yogic composure—indicating mastery over senses and success in endeavors.

This Golu bommai reflects the energy of the 1600-year-old cave temple of Pillayarpatti, where Ganesha is carved into rock and worshipped by lakhs of devotees every year. Including this in your Dassara dolls honors the sacred South Indian Shaivaite tradition and invites divine intelligence and harmony.

Significance within Golu Tradition
Lord Ganesha is always the first deity placed in any Kolu bommai setup, as he is the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. In Navaratri displays, he blesses the entire arrangement and all activities surrounding the festival. This Golu doll inspires children to learn about regional temple lore and spiritual symbolism, while elders offer prayers for success, good health, and peace. Among your Dassara dolls, Pillayarpatti Ganesh stands as a protector and guide.

Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri, the sacred nine nights, is a festival of prayer, learning, music, and divine feminine energy.
• The Kolu bommai steps are arranged with figures of gods, saints, folk traditions, and epics, in odd-numbered tiers (3, 5, 7, 9).
• This Golu doll of Ganesh from Pillayarpatti sets the spiritual tone for the entire Navaratri Golu, invoking auspiciousness right from the start.
• A powerful addition to your Golu bommai, it may be paired with other temple-themed Dassara dolls such as Meenakshi, Ranganathar, or Murugan.

Pillayarpatti Vinayagar
Pillayarpatti, a small town in Tamil Nadu, is home to one of the oldest rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The deity, known as Karpaga Vinayagar, was discovered inside a cave and is said to be self-manifested (Swayambhu). His trunk turns to the right, a rare and potent form associated with immediate results and higher yogic power. According to temple lore, sages and kings alike have worshipped this form of Ganesha for guidance in statecraft, education, and spiritual advancement. The temple also honors Shiva and other deities, making it a hub of divine grace and Shaiva-Vaishnava harmony.

By including this Golu doll, you honor a living legend that continues to bless thousands, symbolizing the start of every auspicious undertaking.

History of Golu – Cultural Devotion in Tiers
• The practice of Kolu bommai displays dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire and flourished under the Nayakas and Marathas.
• Women created sacred arrangements of Dassara dolls telling stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and temple traditions.
• The inclusion of regional forms like Pillayarpatti Vinayagar deepens the devotional essence of the Golu doll festival.
• This Golu bommai transforms your home into a miniature temple, linking family traditions with sacred history.

Start Navaratri Right with Pillayarpatti Ganesha
Add this divine Golu doll to your Navaratri steps and invoke the blessings of Valampuri Vinayagar. Among your Golu bommai, let this unique Dassara dolls piece guide your festival with protection, purity, and wisdom. Let your Kolu bommai shine with the light of sacred beginnings.\