Gifts for Grihapravesam

Since Grihapravesam (house warming ceremony) is a home-related function, gifts should be bought for the home with what the people moving in would most want and appreciate.

The other option is gift cards. Nothing comes close to beating that as it is easier for the people to buy what they want for the home.

Photo collages
Paintings
Dinner sets
Ganesha figurines
Cash - best option
etc..

Menu for Grihapravesam

Depending on the time of the function, following is a rough idea as to what one could serve at the function. Also visit Seetha's kitchen, for menu ideas

Early morning tiffin

Kesari
Idli
Medu Vadai/ Aamai vadai
Venpongal
Kothamalli/ Tomato/ Coconut chutney
Sambhar
Payasam (optional)
Coffee/Tea followed

Lunch buffet

Thayir Pachadi
Sambarsadam/ Bisibellah bath
Kotamalli rice
Salad
Kootu
Beans/ Carrot porial
Potato curry
Parippu
Ghee
Rice
Pappadam
Chips
Shakarai pongal
Tomato Rasam
Pickle

Evening Tiffin

Wheat Halwa
Mysore Bonda,
Upma
Sambar
Chutney and
Tea/coffee