151kg ‘Modak Offered To Lord Ganesha In Pune, Maharashtra

A devotee offered massive 151kg ‘modak’ to Lord Ganesha in Pune. City is dipped in festive mood of Ganesh Chaturthi. Sweet shops are stacked with variety of modaks. Modaks in chocolate, blueberry, malai flavours are attracting devotees this year. Modaks are available in different sizes ranging from 25 gm to 150 kg. While speaking to ANI, owner of a sweet shop said, “This year we have made around 11-12 kinds of modaks. There are cashew modak, mawa modak, chocolate modak, malai modak, blueberry modak, dates modak. Most of the customers ask for mawa modak." The annual festival, which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with much fervour across western and southern India.