CHENNAI: In the gentle glow of Navaratri lamps, the golu steps this year transform into a vibrant tapestry of stories — where Manuneedhi Cholan’s timeless justice meets the grandeur of the Mahabharata, Marina Beach rises in miniature as a tribute to Chennai’s spirit, and the carefree charm of 90s life finds space alongside divine depictions of regional women deities and the 80 forms of Shiva.

In Mogappair, Shilpa, a miniature artiste, along with her family, erects a huge set that depicts the story of Lord Tirumala. Spilling creativity on every step, she recreates the experience of Marina Beach and also brings to life the nostalgic 90s era. Some of the dolls are more than seven decades old.

Then, we headed to Navarathri Thirukovil in Kolathur. As we step in, we are astonished by the gran

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