Traditional Sweets Made Only During Ganesh Chaturthi

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Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without special festive sweets prepared only during this occasion. Let’s explore the traditional delights

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Ukadiche Modak Steamed rice flour dumplings filled with jaggery & coconut—Lord Ganesha’s favorite

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Fried Modak A crispy version of modak, deep-fried and filled with coconut & jaggery

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Puran Poli A sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal, loved in Maharashtra

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Shrikhand Creamy, flavored hung curd dessert with saffron & cardamom, offered to Bappa

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Kesari Bhaat Sweet saffron rice made with ghee, dry fruits & sugar, prepared on Ganeshotsav

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Khirapat A mix of grated coconut, jaggery, ghee & dry fruits, specially made for Ganesh puja

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Ladoo Varieties Besan ladoo, rava ladoo & motichoor ladoo are festive favorites

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Karanji Flaky deep-fried pastry stuffed with coconut, jaggery & dry fruits

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Patholi Steamed rice rolls with coconut-jaggery filling, made in turmeric leaves

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Payasam / Kheer Milk-based rice pudding prepared as naivedyam for Bappa