Happy Navarathri

This is the assembly of dolls for Navarathri in our house. It  is called Kolu in Tamil language. Every evening,  sundal (boiled pulses in salt or in sweet flavour ) is offered to the gods. Later, ladies are invited to part take in the celebrations that follow. It is singing and a mini get together. For me, it is usually catching up with my friends and family.  However, the mornings are hectic with prayers and sweet offerings to the goddess - Shakti, Durga and Saraswati. In fact, it is a healthy celebration as there is healthy eating (sundal), lot of exercise (garba dancing and celebrations in itself), enhanced lung power (singing).  Thanks to Indian culture that has a festival like this.