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Like the rest of the South India, Vinayaka Chathurthi in
Pondicherry is also celebrated with great festivities and
respect. Dedicated to the elephant god - Ganesha, Vinayaka
Chathurthi is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord
Ganesha.
The Hindu God Ganesha is widely respected and worshiped in
Pondicherry. Referred as the god of wisdom, he is remembered
by his followers before any important venture. People in
Pondicherry buy large idols of the lord for the Puja. They
install the idols in their homes or localities. After the
festival which last for several days ends, the idols are
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In Pondicherry, the people distribute sweets and delicacies
to mark the event. Sweet Shops sell the festival special -
Kozukattais. These sweets are made of rice, jaggery, flour
and coconut. The handsome sized Laddus are also special
attractions. The whole ambiance of the area during the
Vinayaka Chathurthi in Pondicherry remains extremely joyful
and carnival like. It is indeed one among the popular Fairs
& Festivals of Pondicherry.
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