Golu Image Gallery 100 photos and wallpapers.
Marapachi pairs, Chettiar shops and royal courts, Dashavatara and Devi sets, Ramayana and Krishna scenes, temples and village life. Tap any image to view it larger, or open it full size.
- Festive Golu displays
- Essential dolls for a traditional Golu
- Building a South Indian Golu collection
- How Golu dolls are made
- Handmade clay vs modern dolls
- Marapachi dolls
- Chettiar and Chettichi dolls
- Raja-Rani dolls and royal court scenes
- Traditional wedding sets
- Dashavatara sets
- Durga forms and Devi sets
- Lakshmi dolls and prosperity themes
- Saraswati dolls and learning themes
- Shiva and Parvati displays
- Ramayana scenes
- Krishna Leela scenes
- Saints and acharyas
- Temple-themed displays
- Village life displays
Festive Golu displays
Full Golu displays of dolls and figurines arranged across the steps. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Essential dolls for a traditional Golu
The figures most families begin with, then add to year by year. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Building a South Indian Golu collection
Collections that grow slowly, mixing heirlooms, new purchases and gifts. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
How Golu dolls are made
Clay, papier-mâché and wood, shaped, painted and finished by hand. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Handmade clay vs modern dolls
Traditional handmade dolls beside modern figures. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Marapachi dolls
The carved wooden doll pair, dressed afresh and given a place of honour. 4 wallpapers
Chettiar and Chettichi dolls
The merchant couple and their miniature shop of grains and provisions. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Raja-Rani dolls and royal court scenes
King and queen dolls, durbars and royal processions. 2 photos · 4 wallpapers
Traditional wedding sets
Bride, groom, priest and musicians bringing a wedding onto the steps. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Dashavatara sets
The ten avatars of Vishnu, arranged in order. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Durga forms and Devi sets
Durga and the forms of the Goddess honoured over Navaratri. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Lakshmi dolls and prosperity themes
Lakshmi dolls and prosperity themes for the display. 4 wallpapers
Saraswati dolls and learning themes
Saraswati dolls, veena and book motifs, and learning themes. 4 wallpapers
Shiva and Parvati displays
Shiva and Parvati sets, from Kailasa scenes to the divine wedding. 2 photos · 4 wallpapers
Ramayana scenes
Scenes from the Ramayana staged across the steps. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Krishna Leela scenes
Krishna’s childhood and Vrindavan stories told in dolls. 4 photos · 8 wallpapers
Saints and acharyas
Saints, poets and acharyas given a respectful place on the steps. 4 wallpapers
Temple-themed displays
Temples recreated on the steps, with gopurams, shrines and processions. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Village life displays
Farmers, potters, markets and wells: everyday village life. 1 photo · 4 wallpapers
Every image is served in seven sizes (400 to 1000 pixels wide), so phones load small files and large screens get sharp ones. Each topic links to its Golu Guide article. Practices vary by family, region and sampradaya.