Fri Sep 19 16:53:49 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Coimbatore Gears Up for Navaratri with Vibrant Golu Doll Sales**
**Coimbatore, September 19, 2025** – As Navaratri approaches, Coimbatore is abuzz with activity as artisans and shops showcase their exquisite collections of Golu dolls. These traditional dolls, arranged in thematic displays during the nine-night festival, are seeing brisk sales across the city.
Several locations, including Poompuhar on Big Bazaar Street and handicraft shops, are drawing crowds eager to select their favorite pieces. Poompuhar features stalls run by families like the Sumathi Alagappan arts company, who have been crafting clay dolls for over four decades. R Suganya, who now operates the stall, proudly displays dolls made by her family, highlighting the crucial role of senior members, Ramalingam and R Palaniammal, in crafting the doll’s eyes.
SK Pearls and Crafts, a longstanding handicrafts shop, sources dolls from various regions and employs skilled artisans to create pieces known for their defined features. Owner S. Kannan emphasizes the use of clay from the Cauvery belt for its superior quality. Their collection includes gods, goddesses, politicians, and everyday scenes, all reflecting the diverse themes of Golu.
In Selvapuram, Rajavalli Shanmugam Arts is witnessing a surge in demand, producing over 50,000 dolls this year. Saravana Kumar and his brother S Yoganandham oversee the production process, from molding and drying to firing and painting. Their dolls, including delightful scenes of everyday life like an ice-cream seller and cotton-candy vendor, are popular both locally and internationally.
The Golu doll market is a testament to Coimbatore’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring artistry of its local artisans, as families prepare to celebrate Navaratri with these symbolic and beautiful displays.
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