Dasara brings the first pause for academics
and breaths-in leisure.
Traditionally,
Dasara is the festival of teachers and students.
Teachers used to present students
before their parents showcasing the little-ones best performance.
The village
teacher used to move from house to house , with his band of students ,“Raama danDu”, holding bows and arrows , reciting “padyaalu
“and collecting “pappu bellalu”.
Moreover , it
is the festival of dolls. The relation of children and dolls is un-explainable.
Dolls are an intrinsic part of childhood.
When dolls
gather, it is not just an attractive arrangement in odd steps, but a celebration of art, craftsmanship, diversity ,colour and above all, CHILDHOOD.
We have a wonderful tradition of honoring artisans during festivals. Dasara is the
celebration of the art of the doll makers .
Every home used to have a , bommala koluvu , a celebration of dolls
,arranged in beautiful patterns. Traditional clay and wooden dolls were
aesthetically presented with great pomp and show.
With the
overflow of contemporary plastic , lead-painted bright toys and dolls , traditional Doll Making is a diminishing art and also, a
challenged cottage industry.
Prabhava organised a “Bommala Koluvu ” to continue our great
tradition of Doll honouring.
Children walked in with their dolls
to decorate the podium. They celebrated ,appreciated and enjoyed the occasion.
On our last
working day of the First Term , Prabhava's children were beautifully dolled up! Cute ,Cheerful and singing and dancing , along with their
dolls.
Children exploring and enjoying " the model village with craftsmen at work"
Children learning about animals that live near a model pond in the jungle .
“Bommala Koluvu”
“ కొండపల్లి కొయ్యబొమ్మ
నీకో బొమ్మ నాకో బొమ్మ"
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మరిన్ని బొమ్మలు
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మరిన్ని బొమ్మలు
Prabahva wishes you all a Happy DASARA !
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