Indian Sweet Shops Offer Unique Modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations
Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, sweet shops in India are offering unique modak varieties to celebrate the festival. In Nashik, Sagar Sweets sells 'Golden Modaks' coated with 24-carat gold at Rs 27,000 per kg, alongside over 25 other flavors. Meanwhile, Kolkata's Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick has created a massive 1,100-kilogram modak decorated with figs, cashews, and almonds, attracting visitors during the ten-day festivities. Both shops blend traditional and contemporary recipes for devotees nationwide.
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ndtv broke this story on 13 Sept, 02:25 pm. Other outlets followed.