A Journalist Reveals has been sourcing inputs from different South Indian families on Navaratri celebrations. We received a good response and have published about how many of them keep Golus. Out of the blue, one day, we received a mail from Vanitha Srinivasan from Chennai. She shared some information about ...

By Nitya Sundaram There have always been arguments for and against tests and exams; a debate that goes on and on with no end in sight. So, ultimately, what is the validity of assessments? A few examples and considerations will throw some light. Validity of Assessments: Let us say, a ...

A Journalist Reveals got the contact of Vanita Vyas from Thane. Vanita Vyas has kept a small Golu in her home, this year. But, she insists on giving innovative Navaratri gifts to guests during this time. She agreed to a short interview and here are some of the things she ...

A Journalist Reveals is running a series of interviews of Golu-keepers this Navaratri. We, recently, got acquainted with Rama Rao, who insists that Navaratri Golu promotes enthusiasm at her home. Rama Rao has been staying in Thane from 2004 and has been inspired to keep Golu since childhood. She took ...

The Sanmarg and Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad continued their tradition of burning the Ravana effigy again this year at the Central Park (Salt Lake), Kolkata. The event – Ravana Effigy burnt – was a reflection of the rich cultural heritage and tradition of West Bengal. Devotees thronged the event in ...

A Journalist Reveals has been receiving inputs from several people celebrating Navaratri with Golu at home. Hema Sankar from Thane elucidates about the presence of Navaratri positive vibrations at home during these days. Navaratri Positive Vibrations: This is what Hema had to say: I have been in Thane for the ...

A Journalist Reveals has been on the lookout for new information and variety of talent on the occasion of Navaratri. We got in touch with Suganthi Rao, who said that the Golu idol sequence is important. Suganthi, who has been in Mumbai for 23 years and in Thane for the ...

By Meenakshi Jayaraman We are in Mumbai since the year 2000. I have loved celebrating Navaratri with golu from my childhood. I received inspiration from our neighbors of Brahmin Agraharam where these are celebrated with enthusiasm. I feel that the Devi is present all these 10 days at our home. ...

By Lavanya Balasubramaniyan, Bangalore Navaratri means nine nights for the Devi. It’s one of my favorite festivals from my childhood. My Mom used to keep golu. We would dress ourselves like Radha, Krishna, etc. and go to invite our neighbors. One new doll is bought every year.  After marriage, I ...

As everybody is aware, this Navaratri, A Journalist Reveals has been going around interviewing South Indians involved in Golu-activity. We came across Chitra Sriram from Thane (Mumbai), who enjoys Active Family Support, during these activities. Active Family Support is equal to success. We interviewed Chitra, recently. Excerpts from the interview: ...