This time of the year in India, wherever you go, you will find Navratri (NINE NIGHTS) being celebrated in their own unique way. In Gujarat they have Garba (Dance form). All the men and women gather together and dance thru the night and seek blessings of Ambe Mata (Goddess Durga). In Bengal they have Durga pooja and in Southern states they keep Bommai kolu for nine days and invoke Goddess Durga, lakshmi and Saraswati. Family members come together and celebrate this festival and perform pujas and pray for the well being of one and all.
The below link explains at length the navratri kolu tradition and the way to worship the dieties and the correct way of exhibiting the dolls.
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2008/09/marapachi-bommai-kolu-dolls-during.html
Get inspired by the artistic kolam and do try one of them during the festivities!
Click on the below link and get started.
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