Golu Golu Sundal !!!

Heyi,

Yet again !! I have been planning to write a post for quite a long time now. I did have various topics in mind and it became outdated. Every day i missed writing gets counted. So, today i decided to write whatever was there in my mind. I might fall asleep anytime in front of my lappy, but its ok.. I Strive to work until i collapse... !!!

SO, Whats UP !! Ungaathula Golu Vechurkela !!(Have you kept golu at your place).. Engaathula vechurkom ! Tamboolam vaangika vaango !!(We have kept a golu at my place and so pls come home !! ok ! SO, does that sound as though am taking some vague language. am talking Tamil.. These are the "IN" phrases used by everyone this season.. Dussera.. or Navarathri as we call it.

Navarathri implies Nine Nights and says. where the Goddess' Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi are given importance for 3 days each. During Navarathri toime. Golu or aptly "Kollu" is kept. This is the asembly of colorful dolls in odd number of steps. Nowadays golu is not just restricted to steps. It also extends to parks, thematic representations, lot of creativity. There are people who spend 2 months to just prepare for this. We have also incorporated the well acclaimed Dandiya Raas to our night nights. This tradition initially followed in north india not is wide spread.

I actually atarted writing this post when navarathri started but am able ta finish it jus now, where 6 days of navarathri has gone. Normally during every Golu time there are a series of visits which the women of the house make and also invite. It remains a festival of reunion. Not to forget the festival of sundals. Sundals are different types of Dhaal cooked in variety ways. A major event which happens during this time is a showcasing of talents. he kids are dressed up traditionally and are asked to sing songs for the Golu wherever they go. I feel its so special and sweet too !!

There are people who feel navarathri is waste of time and jus spending !! But i don feel so. It give so much happiness and self satisfaction. This is was about it. Am off ta leep but befor that i would like ta show u my house Golu.. !!!

PLus there is an extension !!!

SO See ya with the next post

Cheers