August – September
Vinayaka Chavithi
Three to five days of celebration with poojas each day, ending with the Nimajjanam, also called the Shobhayatra.
How it is observed
Prathishta
The clay Vinayaka is installed, with ekavimsathi patri pooja and undrallu and kudumulu as naivedyam.
Daily poojas
Poojas morning and evening for all three to five days, with bhajans, prasadam for the children and cultural programmes.
Nimajjanam · Shobhayatra
On the last day the village sets out together as a Shobhayatra and, with drums and music, performs the Nimajjanam at the tank.