Karumariamman Statue Paper Mache Golu Bommai - 16 X 8.5 Inches | Giri Golu Doll/ Navaratri Golu Bommai/ Gombe

• Invoke Divine Protection with the Karumariamman Golu Bommai
• Bring home the divine grace of Karumariamman, a powerful village deity and form of Goddess Parvati, through this exquisitely detailed paper mache golu doll.
• Revered across Tamil Nadu and South India, Karumariamman is believed to protect her devotees from diseases, natural calamities, and negative energies—making her presence vital in your golu bommai collection.
• This radiant depiction, complete with her crown, trident, and compassionate gaze, captures her fierce yet motherly persona.
• Perfect for placement on the upper tiers of your kolu bommai setup, she symbolizes strength, healing, and divine motherhood.
• Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this golu doll is made using lightweight paper mache and painted in vivid traditional hues.
• As part of your dassara dolls collection, this idol serves as a spiritual shield, especially during Navaratri—a time of invoking the divine feminine in her many forms.
• Combine this with other village deity golu bommai like Muneeswaran, Ellaiamman, or Mariamman to create a culturally rich and protective theme for your steps.
• Available exclusively from Giri, along with kolu bommai accessories and decorative padis to complete your Navaratri display.

Symbolism & Significance
Symbolism of Karumariamman
Karumariamman is the guardian goddess of health, fertility, and rain. Often associated with Mariamman, she is considered a fierce yet nurturing deity who protects villages from epidemics and ensures agricultural prosperity. Her golu doll form is a symbol of maternal strength, deep compassion, and spiritual fortitude—making her ideal for worship during Navaratri and other auspicious times. It is believed she protects her devotees from plagues, illness, and misfortune. Her blessings are especially sought during festivals like Panguni and Aadi Thiruvizha. Worshipping her in golu doll form during Navaratri invites health, prosperity, and protection into one’s home.

Significance within Golu Tradition
In kolu bommai arrangements, Karumariamman holds a unique place, representing folk deities and local traditions alongside pan-Indian gods. Her inclusion reflects the fusion of cultural heritage and spiritual devotion. As a protector goddess, her dassara dolls form ensures your Golu is not only visually vibrant but also divinely safeguarded.

Navaratri & Golu Display Context
• Navaratri is a nine-night festival celebrating Shakti, the supreme feminine force, in her varied forms—from benevolent Saraswati to fierce Durga.
• Golu bommai displays are arranged on odd-numbered steps (3, 5, 7, or 9), with divine idols like Karumariamman placed in top tiers to signify their protective role.
• Families visit each other's homes to admire the golu doll arrangements, offer devotional songs, and share prasadam—fostering unity and spiritual energy.
• Including dassara dolls like Karumariamman strengthens your display with themes of healing, protection, and community-based worship.

History of Golu
The golu doll tradition dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire, where courtly displays showcased mythological and divine themes. Over time, this custom evolved into the vibrant kolu bommai tradition across South India. The incorporation of folk deities like Karumariamman celebrates the everyday spirituality of rural life and connects households to their ancestral roots during Navaratri. These dassara dolls displays are now a cherished part of intergenerational learning and devotion.

Celebrate this Navaratri by welcoming the fierce yet compassionate energy of Karumariamman into your home. Place this vibrant paper mache golu doll in your kolu bommai and experience her divine protection and blessings throughout the festive season.