Vintage Vishnu Marapachi

This vintage Marapachi doll represents Lord Vishnu, carved in traditional form from wood and mounted on deep red cloth. It is framed in a rustic, wood-textured frame that complements the earthy character of the artifact.

Marapachi dolls are an integral part of Golu—the festive display of dolls during Navaratri in South India. Traditionally made of wood and handed down through generations, these dolls often depict deities or royal figures and are symbolic of health, fertility, and continuity of cultural practices. Lord Vishnu’s presence in a Golu arrangement reflects themes of protection and sustenance, in line with his role in the Hindu pantheon.