Kolam by Sudha Balaji

Cotton garland for Ganpati |  Cotton mala for Ganpati  The traditional method of making a cotton garland is shown in the pictures below.  A 21 ball cotton garland is made .  The edges and the gaps between are smeared with turmeric powder mixed in water. Two pieces of cotton are soaked in turmeric powder mixed in water and stuck to the two edges of the mala.  These help to stick the garland to the photo or idol of Lord Ganesha Ganesh Chaturthi | Pillaiyar Chaturthi | Ganesh Chavithi | in simple steps through images According to our family tradition, we purchase a clay idol every year. Decorate the Puja room with a rangoli Decorate the Puja Mantap where the idol is to be placed with Hridaya Kamalam or Aishwarya Kolam add a kaavi border. Place a banana leaf with rice on it Place idol of Ganesha decorate with flowers, sacred thread and cotton vastra Apply chandan, haldi and kumkum on forehead Place a coconut to t...