JAMSHEDPUR ।
For nine days of Navratri, devotees across the country worship Goddess Durga with deep faith and devotion. Among them, the Telugu community observes a unique tradition known as “Bommalu Koluvu” — a festival that beautifully blends devotion, art, and culture.
During this celebration, families set up a multi-tiered platform at home, decorated with countless dolls and figurines. On the top tier, the idol of Goddess Durga is placed, while the other steps display the nine forms of Goddess Lakshmi, various deities, farmers, and traditional dolls symbolizing daily life.
The worship area is illuminated with colorful lights and adorned with flowers. A Kalash with a coconut is placed, and an eternal flame (Akhanda Jyoti) is lit to invoke the divine blessings of the Goddess.
According to tradition, when a devotee’s wishes are fulfilled, a new doll is added to the collection as a mark of gratitude and devotion. After nine days of rituals and prayers, all the dolls are carefully preserved on the tenth day, Vijayadashami.
To keep this age-old heritage alive, the Jharkhand Telugu Brahmin Sangham organizes a “Bommalu Koluvu Competition” every year in Jamshedpur. Dozens of Telugu families participate enthusiastically — with women, children, and elders coming together to celebrate their faith and culture.
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This year’s Bommalu Koluvu in Jamshedpur was not just a display of dolls, but a living symbol of tradition, culture, and family unity — a vibrant reflection of the Telugu community’s rich cultural identity.
