The Golu at the Chembur Fine Arts is one we look forward to, every year. Not only is it huge, and the dolls are beautiful, but there is always something new and interesting to see, to appreciate. Besides, the experience is enhanced by the music, with students of the institution performing in the evenings. Here is a glimpse of this year's golu.....
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| The Main Golu... all of 15 steps! |
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| The lower steps, with the elaborate kolam |
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| A new addition... the kalasam with the coconut being extended to resemble Ganesha! |
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| Some of the impressive dolls |
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I first thought this was Vishnu and Lakshmi on Garuda...
a closer look revelaled that this was Gajendra Moksham! |
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| Samhith's favourites were of course the animals! Esp the cow, which resembles the one we have at home! |
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| The smaller Golu on the side... |
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| I loved these dolls... dressed so beautifully in costumes from various states / religions |
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| These steps had dolls of saints... including Gandhiji and Swami Vivekananda |
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| Kolam with Nava dhanyam.. nine grains |
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| A village temple scene |
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| people praying to Ganesha under a tree |
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| At the pond |
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| Snake Charmer |
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And finally, handmade dolls depicting the story of Srinivasa Kalyanam...
the marriage of Srinivasa and Padmavathi, at Tirupati |
Wow, so elaborate! Is this the biggest Golu of the ones you saw this year? It must have taken a long time to set up! The kolum is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am slowly learning more about various deities/gods/goddesses in the Hindu pantheon as I read your blog, Anu! :) Thanks for the detailed captions on the pictures you post.