The Hindu festival of Ganesha Chathurthi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals for Hindus worldwide. My fondest memories are of sitting with my mother and making our own Ganesha each year. To this day, I make my own Ganesha using either red or white clay. After the Ganesha is made, we set it up at the shrine, and perform the puja on Ganesha Chathurthi day. Eleven days later this clay idol is immersed in a pond, river lake or ocean, symbolizing Ganesha return to heaven and his parents, Shiva and Parvati.
Along with Ganesha, the idols of his favorite vehicle the mouse is also made. How can one forget to make models of the modak or kozhakattai, Ganeshas favorite sweet.
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