Pune Ganeshotsav Features 251-Kg Modak Cake and Giant Laddu Offerings
During Pune's Ganeshotsav 2026, a 251-kg rasmalai-flavored modak-shaped cake and a giant motichoor laddu were offered to the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati idol. The cake, prepared by WS Bakers with a team of 40-50 people, marks their second consecutive annual offering. The laddu, presented by Prabhat Farshan and Deepak Caterers, was transported using forklifts due to its size. Both offerings were part of traditional rituals and later distributed as prasad among devotees, highlighting creative expressions of faith during the festival.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 18 Sept, 10:09 am. Other outlets followed.