‘Bombe Mane’ is back

Vittala Varkari tradition is the special feature of the dolls’ exhibition

Bombe Mane, a journey into the world of dolls, is back in Mysuru and the 17th edition of the annual exhibition showcases exclusive pieces representative of the quaint rituals of Mysore Dasara festivities. Exquisitely hand-crafted dolls by master artisans are on display at Bombe Mane, which is underway at Nazarabad.

The collection is a reflection of the city’s cultural, social and religious heritage. Along with the exclusive dolls, Bombe Mane has a huge collection of nearly 5,000 dolls representing different facets of the country’s cultural heritage.

Ramsons Kala Pratishtana (RKP), which has organised the exhibition, has commissioned Channapatna dolls by giving its special designs of peg dolls which depict the Kodanda Rama set, the divine pairs of Radha Krishna, Brahma Saraswati, Shiva Parvati and Lakshmi Narayana. The dioramas of Rama and his entourage flying in the Pushpaka Vimana, Kumbhakarna fighting in the battle, Navarasa, Surya Namaskara, and Shravana Kumara taking his parents on a pilgrimage are among the creations at this year’s expo.