My neighbor’s Kolu Display

This weekend I was invited to visit one of my apartment neighbors. In her living room was a doll display known as Kolu (or Navratri as known elsewhere in India) In addition to the mostly ceramic figures dominated by gods & goddesses, a running light strand added to the festive look. My neighbor explained that sometimes figures are passed down through generations. Amongst all the deities was a pot-bellied figure identified as a shopkeeper. During the nine days of the festivity friends and family would come to see her display and eat special treats, just as she would reciprocate and visit the display of others.

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