Living Art: How South India Turns Navratri Into A Festival Of Dolls And Stories
Last Updated:September 24, 2025, 21:24 IST The doll arrangement is more than decoration, it narrates cosmic order. The stepped tiers, usually odd-numbered (from 3 to 11), symbolize the ascent from the earthly to the divine. These dolls are often painted in vivid natural hues, with every region adding its own …