When it’s time to pack all the golus back, the feeling is very different.
When we unpack them before Navratri, the whole house is filled with excitement. There is so much energy — cleaning, arranging the steps, deciding which dolls go where, and remembering where each one came from. It feels like bringing stories and memories back to life.
For those who may not know, Golu (also called Kolu) is a South Indian tradition during the Navratri festival. Beautiful dolls and figurines are displayed on steps at home. Each step has a meaning — from gods and goddesses to scenes from daily life. It celebrates our culture, storytelling, and the joy of creation.
But when the festival ends, the feeling changes.
The same shelves that looked bright and colourful now start to look empty. Each doll is carefully packed and wrapped in paper and bubble wrap — one by one. It’s a slow and emotional process, as if we are putting away small pieces of happiness until next year. The sound of laughter and music slowly fades, and the house feels calm again.
Every festival brings this moment — when joy slowly turns into silence. There is a small sadness, but also peace.Festivals are like life, they remind us that every ending is only a pause before the next new beginning.
Blessmesai 