Navratri preparations
Submitted by Lata on Thu, 2012-10-04 15:06
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Hi everybody,
Time flies so quickly when we're busy with many things in our lives. I didn't realize how September flew past us so quickly, and, October has already arrived! I hope all of you are looking forward to the next big festival - Navratri.
How are the preparations going on for Navratri in your households? If you have started shopping for some new Golu dolls, and other accessories for the festivities, please do share your thoughts and experiences here with all of us.
anirudh
Fri, 2012-10-05 05:20
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me too egarly waiting lata, got to see the ikolam newsletter too and noticed "i" is missing in the header image of ikolam even in the site & the newsletter ...... was that a miss?
jayamohan
Sun, 2012-10-07 07:00
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Anirudh, I too felt some change in the site but only after reading your comment noticed that 'i' is missing! I=ego is shed?
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:47
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I like your theory, Jaya ma'am.
Actually, the i is very much present in ikolam's byline - "interactive". So I guess, the ego is still not shed. :bigsmile:
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:44
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Yes, the i goes missing very often, by design.
We would like Ikolam's url showing up in the first page when anyone searches for "kolam". So far, our site has continually shown up in the first page. The images are another story. We'll be doing everything we can to make sure the images too show up in the first couple of pages.
Suguna Murugesan
Fri, 2012-10-05 07:02
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in our house no golu
so lata, sowmi, uma, ....etc please share it your experiences 
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:39
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Sure, Suguna.
umaraja
Fri, 2012-10-05 09:15
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waiting eagerly for ur contest notifications,,,(atleast 4 to 5 pics pls)
all my dearmost ikolamites are cordially invited to our golu 2012,,happy navaratri frnz
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:38
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These are some great ideas, Uma. Chilli parottas sounds hot and inspiring!
Sure, five pics should be fine. Eagerly looking forward to it.
ammuchandhini
Fri, 2012-10-05 19:31
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Wow....festival season begins...eagerly waiting for d golu and marappaachi doll decor contest by our friends:)thanks uma for d invite....sugu come come...we will go...haha:)
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:50
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Loved your twin kolams, Your highness!
I can't wait to see the future treats that you're going to dish out on your new road. :beer:
ammuchandhini
Sun, 2012-10-07 19:44
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Thanks lata...oh me too can't wait to plan on my navarathri kolams ...just after two special day kolams;)
admin
Tue, 2012-10-09 11:47
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Hm...special days? I'm wondering if you had given any hints to anyone? I'll keep an eye on you, my Maharani. :love: You never know when Ranis get into the mood of announcing. :bigsmile: :beer:
ammuchandhini
Tue, 2012-10-09 21:45
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Haha...lata....can imagine sugu breaking her head :tired: ...sugu darling...it is in our homepage itself...pl search for d spl day
:bigsmile:...just two more days to go...hurrayyyy :party:
Dr.Rekha Shetty
Fri, 2012-10-05 22:57
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eagerly waiting to see the decorated golu of our lovely people dear
dibbutn
Sun, 2012-10-07 07:06
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Wow Navrathi is here ... for me this year unfortunately no kolam submission
... going to Kolkata for Durga pooja... hoping to get back and see all the wonderful submissions... Uma dear... i still remember the wonderful golu in your house last year...
admin
Sun, 2012-10-07 14:35
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Lucky you, Pushpa!
I hope you'll upload loads of pictures when you find the time. Have a wonderful trip.
dibbutn
Mon, 2012-10-08 05:37
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Tx Lata dear, absolutely will download pics after my trip ... going on a trip after 4 years dear.
vijaysowmya
Mon, 2012-10-08 00:54
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Yes ...The navarathri preparations have started and slowly it is gaining momentum...Have to visit some shops for golu shopping as my friends informed me about the new arrivals..like saptha kanniyar, mahabalipuram set, chithirai thiruvizha etc..
.mine will be very traditional with some new dolls this year ...no theme golus as this is my 2nd year. 
..Hope to improve in the years to come. I am also looking forward to all the golu photos in our ikolam along with the marapachi dolls.. 
My set of kolams and decorations will be there as always. 
:bigsmile:
All our ikolam members along with their family are cordially invited for our Golu :party:
admin
Tue, 2012-10-09 11:45
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Hello Thane...here I come. :bigsmile:
vijaysowmya
Wed, 2012-10-10 04:19
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Most welcome....Waiting ..waiting
:bigsmile:
jkmrao
Tue, 2012-10-09 07:17
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Here is a daSarA article from the Hindu -
http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/dolled-up-for-dasara/article3981183.ece?homepage=true
Regards! - mOhana
admin
Tue, 2012-10-09 11:44
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It is always interesting to read about life from the streets of Chennai, during the festival preparations. I too would like to have my own Aiswarya Eswaran.
( Wish I could be in Chennai :tired: )
lakshmiraghu
Tue, 2012-10-09 18:45
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vijaysowmya
Wed, 2012-10-10 04:22
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Me too missing the festivities in Chennai.. It has been years now....:( :tired:
jayamohan
Fri, 2012-10-12 22:46
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Myself, Viji and Bala went around this place on the previous evening for a window shopping! :bigsmile: I never miss an oppertunity to go around Mylapore Kapali temple! The dolls were too costly to our budget!