Goda Devi Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 20 x 9.5 Inches | Giri Golu Doll/ Navaratri Golu Bomma/Gombe/Andal Bommai

• Celebrate Divine Devotion with Goda Devi (Andal) Paper Mache Golu Bommai
• Invite the spiritual radiance of Goda Devi, also known as Andal, into your home with this intricately crafted paper mache golu doll—a timeless addition to your Navaratri celebration.
• Andal is revered as the only female Alvar saint in the Vaishnava tradition, celebrated for her unwavering love for Lord Vishnu and her poetic expressions of devotion in the Tamil classic, Tiruppavai.
• This beautifully painted golu bommai showcases her in traditional bridal attire, holding a parrot and tulsi garland—symbols of purity, poetry, and divine longing.
• Add this sacred kolu bommai to your Golu arrangement to embody bhakti (devotion), feminine grace, and divine union through surrender.
• A must-have among dassara dolls, this representation of Andal brings beauty, depth, and spiritual energy to your festive display.

Symbolism & Significance
Symbolism of Goda Devi (Andal)
Goda Devi symbolizes the soul’s eternal yearning for the divine. Her act of adorning herself with the garland meant for the deity—out of pure love—reflects the bhakti movement’s core philosophy: surrender through devotion. She is often shown with a parrot (symbol of poetry), floral garland (love), and wearing bridal ornaments, indicating her mystical marriage to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu).

Significance within Golu Tradition
In a golu doll display, Goda Devi is often placed alongside Vishnu or the 12 Alvars. Her presence represents spiritual aspiration, poetic devotion, and divine femininity. Displaying this kolu bommai during Navaratri honors her contributions to Tamil devotional literature and reinforces the significance of heartfelt devotion over ritual.

Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri is a vibrant nine-night celebration honoring feminine divinity in all her forms—Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati—and through saints and devotees like Andal.
• Households arrange multi-tiered steps adorned with kolu bommai to depict divine legends, moral stories, and traditional themes.
• The top steps are reserved for goddesses and saints like Andal, while lower steps feature dassara dolls from village life, nature, and mythology.
• This golu doll enriches your Golu display both spiritually and artistically, making it a cherished centerpiece during the festive season.
• Golu is also a time of togetherness—friends and family visit each other's homes to admire golu bommai arrangements, chant bhajans, and exchange sweets and gifts.

History of Golu Tradition
The kolu bommai tradition traces back to the royal courts of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century), where dolls were displayed to depict religious stories and courtly life. Over time, this evolved into the domestic custom of Navaratri Golu celebrated widely in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Golu displays are now treasured as expressions of devotion, artistry, and cultural storytelling passed down through generations—especially among women and children.

The Legend of Goda Devi (Andal)
Andal, born in Srivilliputhur to the devout Vishnuchittar (Periyalvar), showed divine signs from an early age. She secretly wore the garlands prepared for Lord Vishnu before they were offered—an act seen as sacrilege. But Vishnu appeared in her father's dream, saying he preferred the garland worn by Andal because it was given with love. Andal composed Tiruppavai, a set of 30 devotional verses still recited by devotees today during the Tamil month of Margazhi. Her deep yearning led her to reject all worldly suitors and instead declare Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam as her eternal husband. Eventually, she was mystically united with Vishnu at the Srirangam temple, where she is still honored as his divine consort. This story makes Andal a beacon of pure devotion, poetic brilliance, and spiritual boldness—ideal for honoring through a golu doll during Navaratri.

Celebrate Navaratri with the Grace of Andal
Honor the legacy of devotion and divine love by adding this Goda Devi Paper Mache golu bommai to your Navaratri collection. As one of the most spiritually resonant dassara dolls, this kolu bommai brings literary beauty, sacred symbolism, and divine energy to your Golu steps.