Traditional Significance: The dolls are arranged in a decorative way on steps or tiers in homes, temples, or public places during the Navaratri festival. The display is called the "Golu" or "Bommai Kolu" (where Bommai means doll in Tamil).

Doll Themes: The dolls represent various mythological stories, deities, and scenes from everyday life. They often include gods and goddesses like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, as well as figures from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Scenes of family life, village scenes, and even mythological battles can also be depicted.