The celebration of every festival in India is considered incomplete without delicious food. Especially when it comes to Ganesh Chaturthi, the importance of sweets and enjoyment increases even more. To make Bappa happy, people make different types of dishes, but in Maharashtra, this festival is something else. Here special dishes are made according to tradition, which have been part of Ganesh Bhog for generations.
The festival of this year (Ganesh Chaturthi 2025) will be celebrated with full enthusiasm in September. During this time, the echo of drums and drums in every house, the joy of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and the fragrance of Modak will make the atmosphere devotional. If you also want to please Bappa, then this time include these 4 traditional Maharashtrian recipes. They are not only full of taste, but are also deeply associated with tradition.
Ganesh Chaturthi should be mentioned and there is no talk of modak, this cannot happen. Modak is considered Bappa’s most favorite enjoyment. These sweet dishes made of jaggery and coconut are made especially by steam, which is called “Ukadeche Modak” in Marathi.
Modaks are not only delicious, but are also considered beneficial for health because they have natural sweetness of jaggery and nutrition of coconut. Not only Maharashtra, but the tradition of making modak on Ganesh Chaturthi all over India has been going on for centuries.
Puran Poli is another traditional Maharashtrian dish, especially on festivals and auspicious occasions. It is prepared with gram lentils, jaggery and cardamom powder. It is served with ghee by filling sweet stuff in thin and soft bread.
The taste of Puran Poli on Ganesh Chaturthi makes enjoyment special. Its sweet and soft taste is liked by all family members. After eating it, the sweetness of the festival doubles and it adds both tradition and taste to enjoyment.
Srikhand is the traditional dessert of Maharashtra and Gujarat, especially made in festivals. It is prepared by churning yogurt well, adding sugar, saffron and cardamom to it. Shrikhand is served after cooling, which enhances its taste even more.
It is considered auspicious to make Shrikhand on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is not only offered to Bappa for enjoyment, but the guests are also served with great fervor. The creamy taste of Shrikhand fills energy and freshness by eradicating the fatigue of the festival.
Along with sweets, salty dishes also have special significance in enjoyment. Aloo Vadi is a popular snack in Maharashtra, which is fried by making a mixture of gram flour and spices in Arabic leaves.
Its crisp and spicy taste makes a great combination with sweet enjoyment. Making Aloo Vadi on Ganesh Chaturthi is a common tradition in Maharashtra, which all the family members eat together with great fervor.
