South Indian Traditions 1 - Pratipada

Presiding Devi: Maheshwari

Flower Offering: Malligai (Jasmine)

Fruit Offering: Banana

Neivedyam: Ven Pongal

http://www.rakskitchen.net/2012/05/ven-pongal-ghee-pongal-recipe.html

Thithi: Prathamai

Kolam: Rangoli made with dry white rice flour

Raagam: Thodi 

e.g. ‘Kamalambike’ in Thodi Ragam, composed by Muthuswamy Dikshithar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzMKcy9NyI0

Shlokam:

Om. Shwethavarnaaya Vidmahe

Shoola Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Maheshwari Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Dwitiya

Presiding Devi: Kowmaari

Flower Offering: Sevarali (Pink/Red Oleander)

Fruit Offering: Mango

Neivedyam: Puliodharai

http://www.sashirecipes.com/tamarind-rice-iyengar-kovil-puliyodharai-puli-sadam.html

Thithi: Dwitheeyai

Kolam: Rangoli of White Rice Flour Paste

Raagam: Kalyaani

e.g. 'Vanajakshi Varnam' in Kalyani Ragam composed by Naagapattinam Veerusami Pillai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGm5yOWj9PA

Shlokam:

Om. Shiki Vaahanaaya Vidmahe

Shakthi Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Kowmaari Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Tritiya

Presiding Devi: Vaaraahi

Flower Offering: Champangi (Indian Marigold)

Fruit Offering: Jack Fruit

Neivedyam: Sakkarai Pongal

http://www.ticklingpalates.com/chakkarai-pongal-for-beginners-with-step-by-step-pics-pongal-special/

Thithi: Thithiyai

Kolam: Pookolam (Flower Rangoli)

Raagam: Kamnbhoji

e.g. 'Kamalaambikai Kanakamshukaayai' in Kambhoji composed by Muthuswamy Diskshithar

http://raaga.org.in/raaga/kaamboji/

Shlokam:

Om. Magishathvajaayai Vidmahe

Thanda Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Vaaraahi Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Chaturthi

Presiding Devi - Lakshmi

Flower Offering - Jaadhi Malli

Fruit Offering - Guava

Neivedyam - Kadamba Saadham

http://kitchentantras.com/kadhamba-saadham-spicy-vegetable-khichdi/

Thithi: Chaturthi

Kolam: Step-shaped rangoli using 'atchadhai' (mixture of rice, turmeric and ghee)

Raagam: Bhairavi

e.g. 'Amba Kamakshi' in Bhairavi composed by Shyama Shastry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xKnsHigSZI

Shlokam:

Om. Padma Vaasinyai cha Vidmahe

Padma-lochanee cha Dheemahi

Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Panchami

Presiding Devi: Vaishnavi

Flower Offering: Paarijaatham and Mullai

Fruit Offering: Pomegranate

Neivedyam: Thayir Saadham (Yogurt Rice)

http://www.ranjaniskitchen.com/creamy-curd-rice-thayir-sadam/

Thithi: Panchami

Kolam: Bird Rangoli made of Besan Flour

Raagam: Panthuvarali

e.g. 'Amba Manam Kaninthu' in Panthuvarali composed by Paapanaasam Sivan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GmM4XnGVR8

Shlokam: 

Om. Shyaama-varnaayaa Vidmahe

Chakra Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Vaishnavi Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Shashti

Presiding Devi: Indrani

Flower Offering: Sembaruthi (hibiscus)

Fruit Offering: Narathai (Indian Citrus)

Neivedyam: Coconut Rice

http://www.rakskitchen.net/2011/06/thengai-sadam-coconut-rice.html

Thithi: Shashti

Kolam: Name of the Goddess written in besan flour

Raagam: Neelaambari

e.g. 'Amba Neelaayathaakshi' in Neelambari composed by Muthuswami Dishithar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exufOS3vc5o

Shlokam:

Om. Kajathvajaaya Vidmahe

Vajra Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Iyndree Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Saptami

Presiding Devi: Saraswati

Flower Offering: Malligai and Mullai

Fruit Offering: Dates

Neivedyam: Lemon Rice

http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/lemon-rice/

Thithi: Saptami

Kolam: Rangoli of fragrant flowers

Raagam: Bilahari

e.g. 'Sri Chamundeshwari' in Bilahari composed by Mysore Vasudevacharya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvZw70p4XPY&list=RDrvZw70p4XPY&index=1

Shlokam:

Om. Vaakdevyai cha Vidmahe

Vrinji Pathnyai cha Dheemahi

Thanno Vaani Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Ashtami

Presiding Devi: Durga

Flower Offering: Rose

Fruit Offering: Grapes

Neivedyam: Paayaasam

http://savithakitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/paal-payasam-semiya-payasam-vermicelli.html

Thitihi: Ashtami

Kolam: Lotus Rangoli

Raagam: 'Punnagavaraali'

e.g. 'Ehi Annapurne' in Punnagavaraali composed by Muthuswamy Dikshithar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSHZCQI-3zk

Shlokam:

Om. Mahisha Mardhinyai Vidmahe

Durgaa Devyai Dheemahi

Thanno Devi Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Navami

Presiding Devi: Chamundi

Flower Offering: Lotus

Fruit Offering: Naava Palam (Jamun)

Neivedyam: Akkaravadisal

http://www.rakskitchen.net/2015/01/akkaravadisal-recipe-pongal-recipes.html

Thithi: Navami

Kolam: Weapon Shaped Rangoli of fragrant powder (e.g. sandalwood)

Raagam: Vasantha

e.g. 'Ninnu Kori' in Vasantha Raagam by Tacchur Singaarachaari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMXmOEl0xZ0

Shlokam:

Om. Krishna Varnaaya Vidmahe

Shoola Hasthaaya Dheemahi

Thanno Chaamundaa Prachodayaath

South Indian Traditions 1 - Vijayadasami

Presiding Devi: Maha Durga

Flower Offering: Maaligai and Roja (Jasmine & Rose)

Fruit Offering: Sevvaazhai (Red Banana)

Neivedyam: Vadai, Payasam, Sundal, Sakkara Pongal etc.

Shlokam:

Om. Girijaayaai cha Vidmahe

Shiva Priyaayai cha Dheemahi

Thanno Durga Prachodayaath