Claim: Before the auspicious time, women draw kolam infront of their pooja room, take bath and officiate the ceremony with the pooja; wherein an offering made out of cocoa powder and jaggery is prepared and offered to the goddess.
Evidence: Before the auspicious time, women draw kolam infront of their pooja room, take bath and officiate the ceremony with the pooja. Typically, an offering made out of rice powder and jaggery is prepared and offered to the goddess.