Basics for Navarathri - Help needed for a First Timer :)

Hello Akila,

Nice to see you interested in keeping Golu and even am looking forward to keep golu every year..

1. Are there any pre-requesits for keeping golu?
Nothing of that sort.. bt usually elder ppl say that only when there is a custom in a family to keep golu, they continue..else they jus give that thaambulam if they dont have the custom of keeping Golu..but nowadays all are interested in this..so only your interest is the major pre-requisite

2. What should I know & do before planning for keeping golu?
1. main thing is golu padi.. it should be in odd number 3,5,7 and maximum 9 since it is celebrated for 9 days
2. if you want to do something out of box, like theme based or want to give some different gifts, you might need some extra research and all
3. in some families they keep kumbam to begin with the doll arrangement and also there is hierarchy to be followed which am not sure..

3. Is it a must to have steps for golu?
i think thats the beauty of Golu

4. Should there always be a theme? or can it be just a collection of gods statues & dolls?
Not really... a good collection of dolls must be fine

5. Is it possible for working women to keep golu?
Yes, very much but with some planning and time management you can also involve your family members so that you dont feel exhausted.. i used to do all the hand-crafts and start collecting things 15 days before navaratri starts

6. Is it a must that someone should sing.... everywhere I go usually they ask someone to sing and mostly someone does, but what if I can't? I know it sounds silly... but these things make me nervous and hesitant even to take the first step.
the basic idea of Golu.. atleast the way i see is.. the previous generation women didnt have much to do with the outer world..and didnt have an opportunity to express their extra-talents..like singing,dancing, embroidary and all..so these 9 days they exhibit all their talents through various ways.. so its not a compulsion.. others can sing and you enjoyyy!!! :rotfl

All the best and pls post your golu pics

PS: whatever i have said may not be completely authentic..experienced ppl can provide you more information!

 

Hi
When you keep kalasam only u should follow all the customs.otherwise it is easy to keep the golu. 3, 5 ,7 ,9 steps u can keep as u wish and also with creativity. u can give thamboolams to tuesdays and fridays atleast since u r working women. MY mom used to give like this only. but daily some neivedhyam is given to god like kalkandu , dates ....

 

Akila now that is a wonderful blessing with lot of positivity. they say when it is to happen, it happens and i am sure SHE has decided to come home this year. so happy for you that she is so involved. why worry with such a sweetu at home. you are already blessed..now take out those pattu pavadai, pattu sarees, and all the works.

God bless.

 

good luck and wishes for your kolu.

 

super happy for u.. :thumbsup and am so excited to see your MIL's involvement thats very sweet of her!!

Regards
Mathangi