Ganesh Chthurthi is celebrated in Tamil month Avani on Sukla pasha chathurthi thithi. (17 - Sep -2015)
The clay idol of Lord Ganesha is placed in the decorated mandapam. Flower garland , specially erukamboo garland is used for decorating the idol. An umbrella is placed above the idol
Procedures for making handmade Ganesh idol:
Neivedhyam Recipes
Coconut Vella Kozhukattai
Ulundhu Kozhukatti (savory)
Ellu kozhukatti
Ammini kozhukattai
Idli
Moong dhal payasam
Sakkarai pongal
Kadala parupu sundal
Ulundhu Vadai
Appam
Fried Kozhukattai
Fruits (especially wood apple & black berries)
Punar pooja is done the next day with betel leaves , nuts and payasam (or milk) as offerings.
Then the idol is moved to the north side of the mandapam until visarjan.
The clay idol of Lord Ganesha is placed in the decorated mandapam. Flower garland , specially erukamboo garland is used for decorating the idol. An umbrella is placed above the idol
Procedures for making handmade Ganesh idol:
Coconut Vella Kozhukattai
Ulundhu Kozhukatti (savory)
Ellu kozhukatti
Ammini kozhukattai
Idli
Moong dhal payasam
Sakkarai pongal
Kadala parupu sundal
Ulundhu Vadai
Appam
Fried Kozhukattai
Fruits (especially wood apple & black berries)
Punar pooja is done the next day with betel leaves , nuts and payasam (or milk) as offerings.
Then the idol is moved to the north side of the mandapam until visarjan.