Annapurna Devi Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 14 x 7 Inches | Giri Golu Doll/ Navaratri Golu Bomma/ Gombe/ Bommai
• Celebrate Abundance and Nourishment with the Divine Annapurna Golu Bommai
• Welcome the goddess of food, nourishment, and compassion into your home with this exquisitely crafted Annapurna Devi golu doll made from lightweight paper mache.
• Annapurna Devi is a revered manifestation of Goddess Parvati, who feeds the universe and ensures no being goes hungry—making her an essential deity in your golu bommai collection.
• This beautifully painted idol portrays the goddess holding a golden ladle and a bowl of sacred food, symbolizing generosity, sustenance, and divine nurturing.
• Add this sacred figure to your kolu bommai display to invite prosperity, well-being, and gratitude into your home during Navaratri.
• Handcrafted with traditional techniques, this golu doll reflects the fine detailing and devotional spirit of South Indian artistry.
• As a significant part of your dassara dolls, Annapurna Devi serves as a divine reminder that food is sacred and that service (annadanam) is one of the highest virtues.
• Ideal for placement on the top tiers of your kolu bommai steps, this idol radiates warmth, generosity, and divine feminine power.
• Available from Giri along with a wide range of accessories to elevate your golu bommai display this festive season.
Symbolism & Significance
Symbolism of Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi symbolizes nourishment, abundance, and the divine grace of food. She represents the sacredness of giving and the idea that feeding others is equivalent to feeding the divine. Her name combines "Anna" (food) and "Purna" (complete), indicating fullness and completeness through sustenance. Displaying her golu doll reflects your invocation of both material and spiritual abundance.
Significance within Golu Tradition
In kolu bommai arrangements, Annapurna Devi holds a special place among goddess representations, especially for households that emphasize service and gratitude during Navaratri. Including her in your dassara dolls emphasizes themes of sharing, compassion, and divine nourishment.
Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri celebrates the divine feminine over nine nights, culminating in Vijayadashami—a triumph of goodness, abundance, and devotion.
• Families arrange golu bommai in odd-numbered steps (3, 5, 7, or 9), with divine figures like Annapurna Devi occupying the top tiers.
• Guests visit homes to admire the kolu bommai display, sing devotional hymns, and receive prasadam—food offerings that reflect the spirit of the goddess herself.
• Adding Annapurna Devi to your dassara dolls enhances the spiritual theme of sustenance and gratitude.
History of Golu
The golu doll tradition traces back to the Vijayanagara Empire, where kings encouraged the celebration of Navaratri through the display of dolls and idols. Over time, it became a household tradition across South India. Dolls like Annapurna Devi in kolu bommai displays symbolize the sacredness of food and the household as a center of divine activity. Today, these dassara dolls represent a blend of myth, devotion, and cultural expression passed down through generations.
The Legend of Annapurna Devi
According to Hindu legend, Lord Shiva once told Parvati that the material world—including food—is merely an illusion. Deeply displeased, Parvati disappeared, causing the world to become barren and foodless. As hunger spread, people, animals, and even the gods suffered. Recognizing his mistake, Shiva begged for her return. Parvati reappeared as Annapurna Devi in Kashi (Varanasi), feeding the entire universe and offering alms to Shiva himself. This act restored balance and prosperity, establishing her as the eternal provider. To this day, devotees revere her as the embodiment of sustenance and compassion.
Celebrate the divine act of giving with Annapurna Devi. Add this paper mache golu doll to your kolu bommai and invoke the goddess's blessings of nourishment, gratitude, and prosperity this Navaratri.
