Mumbai's Tallest Ganpati Offered Record Sugar-Free Modak During Ganeshotsav 2026
During Ganeshotsav 2026 in Mumbai, the tallest Ganpati idol at Sakinaka Cha Maharaja received a record-breaking sugar-free modak weighing approximately 350-351 kg and standing around four to 4.5 feet tall. Crafted by Chef Harsh Kedia over 20 hours, the diabetic-friendly modak featured a chocolate layer made from Indian-grown cacao. The giant sweet was offered as prasad and distributed to thousands of devotees, blending tradition with a modern, health-conscious approach.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 21 Sept, 04:36 pm. Other outlets followed.