Dear Aishu, Don't know why you felt that way. I was in no way commenting on your photos. In fact it is nice of you to hve posted it on IL for the benefit of our members... When I passed a remark on commercialisation, I meant where a simple Haldi-Kumkum platter with fruits was sufficient as a gift for the invitees, now shops have "sets" & it is now a status symbol to put in a silver/gold coin as "gifts" Didn't mean to hurt you. Love, L
Dear Lakshmi, The earlier message was not clear.It was a continuation of your comments about my fotos. Thats y i mistook it. Anyways.. I'm not hurt.. In fact, i know you .Just asked for clarification only dear.. No worries!! Thanks for taking time to clarify
Dear Star shine, I consulted with my grandma in law and she told me this year's Mangala Gowri Vratham starts on August 5 and 4 following tuesdays - 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. If you are conculding your pooja this year, please call your mom to your house on 26th the last pooja for this year.She must be asked to eat in you house with payasam etc.(according to your family tradtiion) and then you need to buy her a saree/blouse, bangles, kukkum,chandan,karumani, flowers, coconut, turmeric, beetel leaves, fruits, a small packet of rice etc. All these are acc. to my family tradition. This is just to guide you. Hope it helps you.
Beautiful pics Mythraeyi! Thanks for sharing it with us on IL. BTW, did you do that leaf decoration? It is beautiful... Regards, Corallux
Hi friends I am living in USA. I went thru all the details about the Mangala Gowri Vratha...I got married last year July and did this vratha properly when i was in India.This year i am in US...and unfortunately, i don't know how but i completely forgot this and someone reminded me today.I thing 3 weeks are already over...i feel very bad and pathetic.Can someone tell me,whether i can do the remaining 1 week and whether there is some other way to handle the fact that i missed 3 weeks.Please reply asap.Thanks
Hello Rama, Yes, by all means. Even if you do the pooja for a just one week in a year, its considered.I consulted my grand mom -in law before i answered your query. So, please do the pooja on Tuesday 26th August. Good Luck and dont feel guilty.