Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: The much-anticipated time of the year has arrived as Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the nation, is here again. The festivities include the installation of large Lord Ganesha idols and the grand Ganesh Visarjan ceremony after ten days, where devotees seek blessings for happiness, wealth, and prosperity.
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and is observed fervently throughout the country, with Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana notably hosting elaborate celebrations. Cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad particularly embrace the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, commemorating it as a ten-day festival. Lord Ganesha is renowned for his fondness for sweets, and during the ten-day celebration, a variety of delectable bhogs are prepared, featuring his favourite dishes. Here are some dishes that you can include in the bhog offerings for the festival:
Six foods to offer Ganpati Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi 2023
1. Pooran Poli
Pooran poli is a traditional dish where wheat flour roti is filled with sweet fillings like jaggery and coconut, making it a staple preparation in homes during Ganesh Chaturthi.
2. Bananas
Given Lord Ganesha’s elephant-headed appearance, his affinity for bananas is quite known. It is a customary practice to create a garland using bananas, banana leaves and stems as an offering to the lord during Ganesh Chaturthi.
3. Peda
A traditional milk-based sweet prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi, Peda is made from ingredients like milk, cardamom, flour, sugar, and various dry fruits.
4. Payasam
In South India, especially, Payasam, a delightful rice pudding, is meticulously crafted using ingredients like milk, rice, sugar, coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, making it a cherished dessert during Ganesh Chaturthi.
5. Modak
Modak, Lord Ganesha’s beloved treat, consists of rice flour dumplings filled with sweet fillings and delicately steamed to perfection. It’s a significant offering, with many Ganesha idols depicted holding a modak.
5. Ladoo
Lord Ganesha holds a special fondness for these sweet balls made from gram flour, semolina, ghee, and sugar, and they are equally cherished by his devoted followers.
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