Navaratri is a major festival of the Hindus that is celebrated in various styles all over the country every year. In the southern part of India, the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe Habba or Golu or Kolu (Kannada) or simply dassera dolls. The festival is celebrated … Continue reading Pattada Gombe
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Wedding of dolls
Bride doll in one handGroom doll in anotherThe nine year oldCherished the gift of her father. Rejoiced at the thought ofGetting her dolls marriedA new game she had foundThat kept her engaged. On the wedding dayShe emerged new and freshBehind her backHer family exchanged cash. Willing to be boughtWilling to be soldWilling to be usedFor … Continue reading Wedding of dolls
