Markandeyan Set – Clay – 11 Inch

The Markendeyan Golu Set is unique because it shows scenes from the legend of Shiva protecting his disciple Markendaeyan from Lord Yama.
One popular kolu bommai for the Golu display is the Markendeyan set, which features dolls of Lord Shiva, Lord Yaman with Buffalo, Markendeyan, and Shivalingam.
Golu is a doll and figurine festival held in South India during Navaratri and Dussehra. It is a set of steps decorated with bommais (dolls) of all shapes and sizes to tell a story about a Hindu or secular cultural issue. Every Kolu needs a refreshing twist with beautiful handmade dolls.
The Markendeyan Golu Set is a way of celebrating the power and protection of Lord Shiva.
The legend: Sage Mrikandu and his wife Marudvati performed a penance to win the blessings of Shiva to beget a child. Shiva, pleased with their penance, offered a choice – a virtuous son who would have a short life of only 16 years or a foolish son who would have a long life. The pious couple chose to be parents to a virtuous son, whom they named Markandeya. Legend has it that towards the end of his fifteenth year, Markandeya, who had grown up to be a great devotee of Shiva.
 On the destined day, Yama, the god of death, invariably had to come personally to draw the life out of Markandeya, as his messengers failed in their attempts. Markandeya, seeing Yama and his demonic form, holds on to the Linga in fear like a child would cling to a parent. Yama, bound by his duty, has no choice but to fling the noose of death towards the boy holding the Linga.At the touch of the noose, it is said, Shiva emerged from the Linga, brought Yama down with a kick to the chest, and killed him with the Trishul. All the gods appeared before the angry Shiva and requested that he restore the life of Yama, as without death the world would be unbalanced.
Markendeyar set is a traditional Kolu doll crafted with light-weight papermache.
Decorate your Kolu Padi with this unique collection of Dasara dolls for this Navarathri from Giri.
An ideal present for festivals like Navaratri, Diwali, and housewarmings.
This set stands apart from usual golu bommai because it is painted in vivid, rich colors with a different composition and definition.