Dakshinamurthy Vigraham Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 15 X 9 Inches | Giri Golu Doll/ Navaratri Golu Bommai/ Gombe

• Invoke Supreme Wisdom with the Presence of Dakshinamurthy in Your Golu Display
• Bring home the divine presence of Lord Dakshinamurthy with this exquisitely detailed golu doll, crafted from lightweight paper mache by traditional artisans.
• Representing Lord Shiva in his Guru aspect, this golu bommai captures the serene sage seated under the banyan tree, offering silent wisdom to seekers.
• Dakshinamurthy embodies the light of inner realization, the teacher who dispels ignorance without uttering a word—perfect for spiritual elevation during Navaratri.
• Ideal for the top tier of your kolu bommai arrangement, this piece resonates with the theme of learning, meditation, and the Guru-shishya parampara.
• This handcrafted golu doll is ideal for students, teachers, and devotees seeking clarity, focus, and self-knowledge.
• Add divine depth to your dassara dolls collection with this spiritually significant representation of the Adi Guru.
• Available exclusively from Giri, alongside a wide range of golu bommai, plastic steps, pooja accessories, and traditional kolu bommai sets for Navaratri.

Symbolism & Significance
Symbolism of Dakshinamurthy
Dakshinamurthy is the divine teacher of yoga, music, wisdom, and cosmic truth. Seated under a banyan tree, he faces south (dakshina), holding the flame of knowledge, the rosary (symbolizing meditation), and scriptures. His right foot rests on Apasmara—the demon of ignorance. This sacred golu doll represents the silent power of truth and the Guru who leads disciples from darkness to light.

Significance within Golu Tradition
In a kolu bommai display, Dakshinamurthy holds special relevance during Navaratri, a time of introspection and devotion. Displaying his golu bommai invokes blessings for academic success, spiritual insight, and inner peace. Positioned on the topmost step, he blesses the entire dassara dolls arrangement with his silent wisdom.

Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri, celebrated over nine nights, honors the divine feminine in her powerful forms and emphasizes knowledge, devotion, and discipline.
• The golu doll display, central to South Indian Navaratri traditions, is arranged in odd-numbered tiers (3, 5, 7, or 9). Gods, goddesses, sages, and cultural themes are represented in the kolu bommai setup.
• Families invite guests to view the dassara dolls, exchange sweets and gifts, sing bhajans, and seek divine blessings.
• Including Dakshinamurthy in your golu bommai collection emphasizes learning and spiritual growth, especially significant for students and scholars.

The Legend of Dakshinamurthy
According to the Puranas, four child-sages—Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, and Sanatkumara—approached Lord Shiva to gain true knowledge. Shiva assumed the form of Dakshinamurthy and sat in deep silence under a banyan tree. In that moment, through his profound stillness, he transmitted the truth of the Self, showing that the highest knowledge is beyond words. His gaze alone dissolved all doubt and illusion in the hearts of the sages. Thus, he is revered as the universal teacher and source of self-realization. Including this golu doll in your Navaratri display brings forth the essence of that sacred transmission—awakening wisdom through grace.

History of Golu – A Royal Tradition Turned Cultural Heritage
The kolu bommai tradition, known as Bommai Golu in Tamil, Bommala Koluvu in Telugu, and Bombe Habba in Kannada, dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century). In these royal courts, elaborate doll displays were arranged during Navaratri to narrate epics, honor gods, and reflect royal life.
• The Nayaka and Maratha rulers of Tamil Nadu further popularized the tradition by integrating religious stories with daily life through dolls.
• Over time, this royal art form migrated into common households across southern India, especially Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
• Today, golu doll arrangements are vibrant expressions of creativity, devotion, and storytelling, primarily curated by women and passed down through generations.
• Each golu bommai has a story—whether mythological, cultural, or moral. Including figurines like Dakshinamurthy bridges the divine with the philosophical, making your dassara dolls arrangement spiritually enriching and culturally resonant.

Celebrate the Wisdom of the Guru this Navaratri
Add the Dakshinamurthy Golu Doll to your sacred kolu bommai steps and transform your dassara dolls display into a temple of learning and spiritual grace.