The season of festivals is finally here. The month of August was filled with several joyous and festive events including Raksha Bhanthan, Janmashtami, Eid & more. While the essence of these festivals is still in the air, we are just a few days away from another joyous festival, Ganesh Chaturthi. The festival celebrations are all set to begin from August, 22.

Just like any other Indian festival, food plays an integral part in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. An array of mouth-watering sweets and delicious dishes are prepared by devotees as prasad or bhog to please Lord Ganesha. Here are some of the best and famous Ganesh Chaturthi recipes that you do not want to miss out on. Some of the food items included in the list are also known to be the favorite of Lord Ganesha.

Modak

Ganesh Chaturti celebrations are incomplete without a plate of Modaks or sweet dumplings. Modak is known as the most favorite food of Lord Ganesh. The sweet dumplings that are stuffed with jaggery and grated coconut is offered to Lord Ganesha. Different varieties of Modak like fried moduk, chocolate modak, & more are prepared by devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Motichoor Ladoo 

It is no secret that Lord Ganesha is known for his love for sweet foods. Motichoor Ladoo is also among one of Lord Ganesha’s favorite foods. The Lord enjoys these sweet delights. In fact, in most of his paintings or idols, you can see a Ladoo on one of his four hands. The saffron-hued and delicious Motichoor Ladoo can be easily prepared at home.

Puran Poli

Puran Poli is a delicious festive treat that commonly Maharashtrians prepare during most auspicious occasions. Several Maharashtrian households can be seen offering Puran Poli to the Lord. In fact, the sweet Indian flat bread is among one of the common bhog offered to Lord Ganesha.

Shrikhand

Shrikhand, which is a sweet Indian dish, is very popular in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is made with strained yogurt and topped with raisins and chunky nuts. Shrikhand is also offered by several devotees to Lord Ganesha to please the Lord.

Coconut Rice

Lord Ganesha devotees in South Indian states also offer coconut rice to the deity. Coconut rice can be prepared either by cooking white rice in coconut flakes or by soaking it in coconut milk. You can easily prepare the dish in just a few minutes if you have cooked rice and grated coconut at home.

So why are you waiting? start preparing these delicious Ganesh Chaturthi recipes at home.