Ganesh Chaturthi

Lord Vinayaka, Ganesh ji, Ganpati ji, Vinayaka is the darling of the masses. Ganesh Chaturthi brings people of all religion, caste and creed together.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion all over India. People bring home murtis ( Eco friendly Idols ) of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival by worshiping the Lord in a special way for a day and a half, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days or 11 days depending on the family tradition and commitment of each individual.
On the last day of worship the idol is taken out in a colourful and musical procession to be immersed traditionally at a beach.

This is one of the most popular festivals in the Country. There are several reasons for this. Ganpati is after all a popular God. His blessings are invoked at most religious ceremonies as He is the one who can remove all obstacles to success. He is the giver of fortune and can help to avoid natural calamities.

Wish you a Happy and a Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi !

Ganpati Bappa Morya!!

Mangal  Murti  Morya !!

In South India , People decorate Ganesh ji with Flowers and he will be seated under an well decorated Umbrella .  Arugam Pul ( variety of grass ) is also used for decorating Ganesh ji.   Special  Pooja will be done on Ganesh Chaturthi.

 Some of the offering ( Neivedhyam ) to Lord Ganesh includes…..

Modhakam ( Sweet Kozhukkattai ) ,  Appam ,  Black Channa dal Sundal ( Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal ) ,  Urad dal Vadai  ,  Paruppu Payasam ,    Coconut,  Raw Rice Idly ,  Black gram dal  stuffed kozhukkattai (Ulundhu PoornamKozhukkattai ) ,  Sesame seeds stuffedKozhukkatai (  Ellu poornam Kozhukkattai) with Annam ( Rice ) ,  Lentil ( Dal ),Ghee, Curd ,  Betel leaves ,  Fruits, Panjamridham, Madhuparkam .

Panjamridham :  Honey + Ghee + Jaggery + Curd and Milk.   Can add well ripened mashed banana to this mixture.

Madhuparkkam :  Equal quantity of Curd , Milk , Honey and Ghee. 

 Can do Sri Vinayaka Chathurthi Vrata Pooja using Lifco's Vrita Pooja Vidhaanam book  .

 Om  Ganeshaaya  Namaha.!!!