Sales of Golu dolls for the upcoming Navaratri festival have picked up in various parts of Karur district.
The Navaratri festival begins on October 11 and the Golu worship will continue until October 19. As part of the festival, Golu displays will be set up at temples, commercial establishments and houses, with people offering prayers every day.Golu dolls are being sold near the Eeswaran Temple and Mariamman Temple areas in Karur, as well as at shops and temporary stalls. Sales are also brisk at shops in Velayuthampalayam, Aravakurichi, Kulithalai, Krishnarayapuram, Thogamalai and Kadavur.
A wide range of dolls depicting deities, scenes from the Mahabharata, the Ram avatar and other mythological episodes, wedding sets, rural life, animals and birds are available. The dolls have received a good response from the public. Alongside traditional designs, new models reflecting contemporary themes have also been introduced.
Small dolls are priced between ₹50 and ₹300. Complete Golu sets, including steps, are priced from ₹750 to ₹50,000, depending on the number of steps and the size and number of dolls. Local handicraft shops are also selling Golu dolls.
The Navaratri season has emerged as an important business period for artisans and sellers involved in the Golu doll trade.
