There's a 40-Foot Doll in Bengaluru. And She's Got Quite a Story to Tell!
A giant doll that moves, toys that take you back to childhood, shopping that could win you gold, and food worth cancelling your dinner plans for. Something big is happening at Forum South Bengaluru!
Remember those little wooden toys you couldn't stop playing with as a kid? The ones that nodded their heads, rolled across the floor or somehow kept you entertained for hours?
Well, imagine one of them growing to 40 feet tall.
Sounds crazy? You might want to see this for yourself.
Everyone, Meet Laxmi. She's Kind of a Big Deal.
This year, Forum South BLR Fest 2026: The Indian Toy Tale is bringing a little piece of everyone's childhood back, only on a MUCH bigger scale. And leading the celebrations is Laxmi, a 40-foot Indian wooden doll standing tall at Forum South Bengaluru. But here's the fun part: she moves! Her head and torso gently bobble, making it a kinetic installation!
And here's something that'll make you look at her twice. Laxmi is India's largest toy! It took over 7,000 man-hours and more than 25 skilled artisans to bring her to life. That's a whole lot of hard work, craftsmanship and love poured into one giant doll!
She's big, she's beautiful, and she's probably going to take up your entire camera frame.
But Laxmi isn't the only one with a story.
This year's fest takes you on a journey through India's incredible toy-making traditions. From Karnataka's colourful Channapatna toys to Tamil Nadu's famous Thanjavur dolls and Kerala's Tholpavakoothu puppetry, there's a whole world of Indian toys waiting to be discovered.
Who knew a trip to the mall could feel like a trip down memory lane?
Plot Twist: Your Shopping Could Get You Gold!
While you're busy reliving your childhood, here's something your grown-up self will appreciate.
Forum Rewards is turning festive shopping into something worth celebrating!
From October 29 to November 6, 2026, the Indriya Presents Gold Rush campaign brings you an assured 0.1 g gold coin when you shop for ₹2,00,000 or more.
Just in time for Dhanteras!
Find your next favourite piece at Indriya, Tanishq, Malabar, Joy Alukkas, Jos Alukkas, Orra, CaratLane, Giva and more.
And jewellery is just the beginning. From festive outfits at Manyavar, Biba and Soch to wardrobe refreshes at Zara, H&M, Lifestyle and Shoppers Stop, your shopping list might just get longer.
Offers subject to T&C.
Come for Laxmi. Stay for Lunch. And Maybe Dinner.
Here's how we imagine your day going.
You come to see the giant doll. Take about 37 pictures. Wander around the fest. Pop into a store because something caught your eye.
And suddenly, you're hungry.
Good thing you're at South Bengaluru's biggest F&B destination, with 45+ places to eat and drink!
Whether it's a proper sit-down meal at Punjab Grill, Chianti or Ironhill, something delicious at You Mee or Pizza Express, or a little bit of everything at the food court, you're absolutely spoilt for choice.
Honestly, you might end up making a whole day of it.
Some Stories Are Better Experienced Than Heard.
Every year, Forum South Bengaluru finds a new way to celebrate the festive season. This year, we're going back to where the fun began: our childhood.
So bring your parents, bring the kids, call that friend who's always up for a plan, and come meet Laxmi.
Because Forum South BLR Fest: The Indian Toy Tale is one story you really don't want to hear about second-hand.
