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Bengaluru Dolls Come Alive: Families Craft Unique Bombe Habba Tales
13 Oct
Summary
- Families are handcrafting custom dolls for Bombe Habba, moving beyond traditional displays.
- A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo spent a year creating a Ramayana-themed display.
- One enthusiast recreates the Tirumala sanctum sanctorum and celebrates Srivaishnavism.
Bengaluru's annual Bombe Habba festival is witnessing a creative evolution, with families now handcrafting and customizing dolls to weave elaborate narratives. This dedication extends beyond mere preparation, with planning for next year's Dasara often beginning a full year in advance.
In Girinagar, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo spent the past year meticulously preparing a Ramayana-themed display. They aim to feature around 600 dolls, having personally crafted approximately 10% of them. These custom-made wire dolls allow for diverse poses, enriching their storytelling.
Meanwhile, Rajajinagar resident Padma B Udayakumar, a seasoned Bombe Habba enthusiast with over four decades of experience and multiple contest wins, is recreating the sanctum sanctorum of Tirumala and celebrating Srivaishnavism through an Andal Vaibhavam display.
Padma's displays have taken on specific themes since the pandemic, including past themes like Indian textiles and ancient games. This festival has become her identity, with visitors anticipating her creative endeavors each year. She even provides printed research materials for her visitors.
