Navaratri, observed across India with a diversity that reflects the country’s cultural breadth.

Vintage kolu dolls are attracting collectors as prices go up every year. How much are your heirlooms worth? From antique Mysore Gowri bommai to finely detailed religious figurines, traditional vintage Navratri dolls are drawing interest for their rarity and craftsmanship. In Chennai, families and collectors preserve generations-old collection

From miniature temple replicas and handcrafted food scenes to stories of village guardian deities, themed Golu displays in Chennai reflect months of planning, devotion and imagination, even as commercial installations compete to go bigger.

As India gears up for Durga Puja 2026, the air will once again thrum with the beat of the dhak. In this special package, we bring you stories from pandals across cities, meet the artisans shaping this year’s idols, and tune in to the music, food, and festive fervour that define the season.