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Konkani-speaking Hindus prepare Patoleo on the second Sunday of Shravan, on Nag Panchami and on Hartalika, the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. [1] Salt-free Patoleo are offered to the goddess Parvati, who, according to a legend, is said to have a strong craving for these sweets during her pregnancy. [2] Served with leaves on, in a dish.
On hearing the curse, Chandra Deva's pride was shattered. He apologized to Lord Ganesha and said, "Lord, free me from this curse". Seeing Chandra Deva repenting, Lord Ganesha forgave him. The curse could not be withdrawn completely so it was said that anyone who would see the moon god on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. He will be falsely accused.
On the last day, the devotees come out in processions carrying the idols of Ganesha, culminating in immersion. It is believed that the god who comes to the earthly realm on Ganesh Chaturthi, returns to his celestial abode after immersion. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death.
Kosambari is distributed during festivals and on special occasions. [5] It is distributed to masses during Ganesha Chaturthi and Sri Rama Navami. During Varamahalakshmi and Gowri festivals women invite each other and exchange kosambari along with turmeric and vermilion to celebrate divinity in the feminine.
Ganesh Chaturthi (ଗଣେଶ ଚତୁର୍ଥୀ) is celebrated as the birthday of the god Ganesh, usually in August. It is primarily observed by educational institutes and students. The god is offered prasad like modak and laddu in pandals. Students may also offer writing utensils and notebooks, which are used by them after the festival.
The dumpling can be fried or steamed. The steamed version, called ukdiche modak, is eaten hot with ghee. Modak has a special importance in the worship of the Hindu god Ganesh. During the Ganesh worship ceremony, known in India as Ganesh Chaturthi the puja always concludes with an offering of modaks to the deity and as prasad. Momo
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Ananta Chaturdashi is also marked as the last day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival and is also called Ganesh Chaudas, when devotees bid adieu to the deity Ganesha by immersing (visarjana) his idols in water.