Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Navaratri Celebration: Dolls, Traditions, and Hope
Navaratri is a special nine-day festival, especially in Tamil Nadu.
People set up Kolu dolls to represent gods and goddesses, animals, and people.
It's a time to focus on different goddesses: Durga (for courage), Lakshmi (for wealth), and Saraswati (for knowledge).
People sing songs, dance, and learn new things.
It’s a time for hope and joy, celebrating the victory of good over bad.
Navaratri is celebrated in Tamil Nadu with a focus on different goddesses.
Homes and streets display Kolu dolls representing various figures.
Ladies exchange visits, gifts, and share traditional snacks like sundals.
The festival includes music, dance performances, and learning new skills.
Vijaya Dashami marks the last day and is considered auspicious for new beginnings.
- Who
- Sudha Chandrasekar and the people of Tamil Nadu
- What
- Celebration of Navaratri
- When
- During Navaratri
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To worship the goddesses, find inner strength, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil
- Event
- Navaratri
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Focus
- Worship of Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati
- Key Activities
- Kolu doll displays, singing, dancing, and learning
- Special Days
- Saraswati Puja and Vijaya Dashami
- Food
- Sundals, payasam, sweets
