Ganesha Chaturthi

This year Ganesha Chaturthi was celebrated with so much enthusiam. This inspite of us coming back from our vacation to Los Angeles and San Diego just the previous day. Thanks to my mother, everything was so well done ... it didn't seem like we had just arrived from our summer vacation.

 The reason for this post, to detail out the menu

Gowri Habba:

* Saaru

* Anna

* Bisi Bele Bhath

* Raitha

* Carrot Palya

* Mosaranna

* Bele Obbattu

Ganesha Habba

* Gasa Gase Payasa

* Saaru

* Beans Palya

* Karida Kadubu

* Kola Katte

* Chatni

* Hagala Kayi Gojju

* Mosaranna

Our house Charpu : Ganesha Mangalarthi was on 5th 2008

* Chikki

* Cocoa Benne Biscuit

* Huliyavalakki

* Fruit Salad served at home for guests

* Mixture (Karida Avalakki)

* Banana

* Orange

Sister's house Charpu:

* Chakkali

* Huliyavalakki

* Shalya Anna

* Ribbon Pakoda

* Gasa Gase payasa (served at home for the guests)

* Rave Laddu

* Banana

* Orange

Thank you Amma ... I knew you were totally exhausted at the end of the week ... but your efforts are truly appreciated.