How to decorate Golu Dolls at home?
Decorating Golu dolls at home, especially during the Navratri Golu, is a delightful and creative tradition. Golu (or Bommai Golu) is a South Indian practice where dolls and figurines are displayed on steps or tiers during the festival of Navratri. Here’s how you can decorate Golu dolls beautifully at home: 1. Setting Up the Golu Steps (Padi) Choose a clean space: Typically, Golu dolls are displayed in the living room or puja area. Create tiers (padi): Golu dolls are traditionally placed on odd-numbered steps (3, 5, 7, 9, or 11). You can buy ready-made steps or create them using tables, boxes, or shelves draped with cloth. Cover the steps: Use white or colorful silk cloth to cover the tiers neatly. 2. Organizing the Dolls Theme-based arrangement: Decide if you want to follow a theme, such as mythological stories, festivals, or social concepts. Traditional display: Traditionally, the top row consists of deities like Lakshmi , Saraswati , Vishnu , and Shiva . Lower rows can feature saint...