Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy Birthday to Lord Ganesha (Vinayagar Chathurthi Special)







First wish all the visitors of this blog a very happy Vinayagar Chathurthi. Let his birthday bring peace and prosperity to everyone in this world!

This month we celebrated 3 birthdays - my hubby's, mine and Lord Ganesh's. I would like to share few thing we enjoyed doing on this Vinayagar Chathurthi.

Yesterday, we brought white modeling clay and glittering glue pen set from Michaels (Arts & Crafts store). My hubby sculpted the idol while running Seerkazhi Govindarajan 'vinai theerphavane' song in background.



























Halfway in the process, we realized that it looked like Lord Ganesha is on south beach diet for past several weeks. Yes, the 2 blocks of clay (each 1 lb) we brought is not enough. My hubby drove to Michaels again and brought another block and completed it. I made the ratatooee (mouse) and a bowl of laddu in clay ... hehehe :-)

Here is how he looked while in making (still need to attach 'ear'):



Finally, Lord Ganesha shaped up very well... close to the picture isn't it?


Glittering after the decorations:


Dharisanam in puja


I made sesame (ellu) and dhal jaggery (paruppu chakkarai) kolkattai, ulundhu vadai, semiya milk payasam and of course sundal for this occasion. We did abhishegam in milk, sandal, turmeric, yogurt and vibhuthi. We also offered everything I made along with fruits to Lord Ganesha and completed our puja. We prayed Lord Ganesha and enjoyed our prasadham.



This is a close look at the food and fruits for Lord Ganesh.





























Recipes are on the way in my next post. Wish you all once again Vinayagar Chathurthi! Enjoy this day with lot of happiness.

Happy Birthday once again Pillayarappa!!!


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26 comments:

  1. Sailaja DamodaranAugust 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    wonderful....never thought of making an idol.nice presentation

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  2. Indian KhanaAugust 23, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Your hubby has done a very gud job...Idol looks real gud..no need to buy from outside..and u hav done gud job with those ladoos :)....feast looks delicious...hope this year is gud for all

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  3. SrivalliAugust 24, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Nice presentation of the Idol making. Your hubby did a great job. Happy Vinayaka chaturthi to all of u.

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  4. Prasukitchen.blogspot.comAugust 24, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    superb Anu ... Thanks for stopping by at my blog

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  5. priyaAugust 24, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    hi anu,

    gr8 job!!...nice presentation too!

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  6. NithyaAugust 24, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Wow. Great job by ur hubby in making lord so well and you have rocked in the kitchen with lovely menu :) Yumm.. waiting for your recipe details.

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  7. PadmaAugust 24, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Happy Ganesha festival... idol looks too good

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  8. Purva DesaiAugust 24, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    Wishing u and ur family Happy Ganesh Chaturthi...
    The clay ganpati looks divine.....and very neat presentation...
    U can sent this post for Ganesh Chaturthi event on my blog

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  9. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Wow Anu..That was a wonderful work..am astonished..totally awesome..Happy Vinyaka Chathurthi to you and family dear..

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  10. Pavithra ElangovanAugust 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    wow thats really wonderful and has come out so well... and prasadams are real tempting..

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  11. MalarAugust 24, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    hey very nice ya

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  12. AnuAugust 24, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Thanks so much all for your wonderful words!

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  13. RaksAugust 24, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Thats a great job,the idol has come out very nice and perfect,just like store bought one(or even better I can say)

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  14. Deepthi ShankarAugust 25, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    very beautifully done ..

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  15. Lena JayadevAugust 25, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    happy vinayagar chathurthy Anu...wonderful presentation..andi love to have all those sweets.. :)

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  16. Lena JayadevAugust 25, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Vinayagar azhaka irukku.. :)

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  17. JyotiAugust 25, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Very nicely done!

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  18. JyotiAugust 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Very nicely done!

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  19. Home Cooked Oriya FoodAugust 25, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Happy Ganesh puja... Very well done idol...

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  20. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Anu,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Loved your post on the Ganesha who was almost on a south bech diet!!! Good one...Good clicks..

    Shobha

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  21. lata rajaAugust 27, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Anu, eththanai azhagaana pillaiyar there.I can't just take my eyes off Him. And your neivedhyams are very nice too.Belated birthday wishes to all three of you :-)

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  22. Priya SureshAugust 27, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Wow Ganesh idol looks so cute and very divine..Droolworthy dishes..

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  23. PriyaRajAugust 27, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Wow pillayar in clay romba nalla eruku anu .very creative .....prasadams looks yum....
    if time gets make a stop in my blog too...

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  24. ParitaAugust 28, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    You guys did a fantastic job! Happy ganesh chaturthi to you dear!

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  25. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Ganesha looks so cute..I never knew that u get clay in Michaels.. I generally buy it from dollar Store.I too posted some pics of Ganesha made by me..
    If you find time stop by my blog...

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