Traditionally, #PattadaGombe, which comes in pairs and is revered as the #king and #queen, is at the centre of all doll arrangements in south #Karnataka. This #dasara is no exception. Made of red #sandalwood , rosewood or teakwood and passed down generations, the pairs dressed in kurtas and saris have retained their prime position, irrespective of themed displays that are slowly gaining prominence.

The decorations in the 1980s were largely restricted to paper and leaves as the cloth was not easily accessible, but things have changed now with silk, muslin and georgette being used for decorative purposes.