Here are a few photos my mother sent me last week after the Varalakshmi Vratam at our home on August 4th.
Goddess Lakshmi fully decked with jewels and flowers. The alankaram has been done this very same way every year.
The Goddess along with the naivedyam my mother prepared.
A closer look at the delicaciesClockwise: Idli, Sundal,Pulihora,Rice,Coconut Burfi,Sweet Pongal,Vada,Dahi vada and dal in the center
You can also spot milk,coconut water and assorted fruits
Temple-style Tamarind Pulihora, Sundal (Sundal again), Rava Idli, Medu Vada & Dahi Vada, Savory Mixture,
Look at the neivedyam !! mouth-watering. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeletethat looks very traditional and touch..think of all those nostalgic memories it bring! they loook cool
ReplyDeleteOMG..What a grand way of doing Varalakshmi Vratham??. Sure your mom will be very busy on that day preparing all those food items. Thanks to your mom and you for bringing back memories of this puja.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! That's quite a feast you've got there..
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely picture.. God it is really making me homesick
ReplyDeletefantastic photos Priya. They are full of culture. I really felt like joining my hands and bowing my head before the varalakshmi photo
ReplyDeleteHi Priya,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Girl.
In my house we do puja and my mom decorate Lakshmi with jewelery,flowers but we will not out kalasam only idol and it was really a great festive day with full day busy in arranging godess ohhh.
End of the day food with lots of varities and tambhulam to all ladies.
This time i made only 3 varities but mom's are great to do in big quantities.
We will do the same way FOR "krishnastami" with UooNJAL .great those days where all the family members stay together and celebrate.
Thanks for posting this photos.
Say my "HAI" to your mom.
Vineela
Lovely Pictures Priya ! The Goddess is decorated so beautifully.
ReplyDeletePriya, the photos looks so traditional..
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like celebrating Festivals in India.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely pics of godess and varities of home made food.
Thanks for sharing, Priya! Thanks to your mother, too! She is one amazing lady!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spread!!!!
ReplyDeleteMakes me homesick, when my mom was doing the aarthi, I used to be eyeing the food he he
ReplyDeleteHi Priya,
ReplyDeleteThe Goddess Lakshmi looks so gorgeous fully decked!
And the naivedayam looks so yummy!
I miss festival times at home so much.
Thanks,
Latha
Hi Priya,
ReplyDeleteYou have nice blog--just got to see now-- will visit more often-- you have nice recipes:)
wowww....puppy too good unnaye pics..chala chala bagunnai...hmmm :)
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ReplyDeleteWow... Yr mom totally rocks! Evrything was sooo mouthwatering and reminded me of the Puja in my own house... Very very similar... Good post! Loved the pics
ReplyDeletePriya.where are you?
ReplyDeleteOOOh! This reminds me of the spread at my school mates's home for Dussera (a long long time ago)...lots of goodies and, for me, all novel!
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ReplyDeletethis is the first time i am doing this pooja.............n very much inspired by ur mom..........alankaram is tooooooooo gud...........n the dishes r mouth watering
ReplyDeletethis is the first time i am doing this pooja.............n very much inspired by ur mom..........alankaram is tooooooooo gud...........n the dishes r mouth watering
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