Its a three day Maharashtrian festival (or ritual would be a better description maybe) - actually its a kind of legacy, as in only a few set of families practice it and it gets inherited down generations.
The first day, statue type structures of deities (representing two married women - sister-in-laws to be precise - and a child) are put up, are adorned with jewellery and the place is decorated. On the second day, special food (fixed menu - consisting of majorly pooran poli and laddus) is prepared. Third and final day, the statues are dismantled.
The best thing about this ritual is that very little pooja-related-stuff is involved, and most of that too is fun. Then we also get to exercise (and sharpen) our creative talents - there is no restriction on the amount or kind of decoration to be done. Also its a time when the entire family gets the chance to get together and enjoy - and not to forget - the food - its awesome.
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