A tradition that brings families and friends together during Navaratri

Kolu, an integral part of Navaratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswathi, has enlivened residences and public spaces in the city. Hotels, temples, schools, and even office complexes have reserved special areas for putting up the displays of deities and figurines on tiered shelves as part of the ongoing festival