Why Lord Ganesha loves to eat Modak .

 

A Modak is a sweet dumpling popular in Western, eastern and Southern India. It is called modak (मोदक) in Marathi. The sweet filling inside a modak is made up of fresh grated coconut and jaggery, while the soft shell is made from rice flour, or wheat flour mixed with khava or maida flour. The dumpling can be fried or steamed. The steamed version, called ukdiche modak, is eaten hot with ghee. Modaks have a special importance in the worship of the Hindu god Ganesh;modak is believed to be his favorite food, which begets him the moniker modakapriya (the one who likes modak) in Sanskrit. During the Ganesh worship ceremony, known in India as Ganesha Chaturthi the puja always concludes with an offering of twenty-one modaks to the deity and as prasad.
 

MODAK - LORD GANESHA'S FAVOURITE :
 
There is an interesting story in the Padma Purana regarding why Ganesha loves Modak. Once the Devas (demi gods) came to visit Shiva and Goddess Parvati and presented them a divine Modak. It was a very special Modak and the person who ate the modak will become knowledgeable in all scriptures, science, art and writing. Goddess Parvati wanted to present it to her sons – Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartik. But the brothers were not ready to share it.So a confused Goddess Parvati said that who among you proves the true meaning of sincerity and devotion will get the Modak.To prove the true meaning of devotion, Lord Kartik immediately mounted on his Vahana, or vehicle, and started visiting all the spiritual places.But Lord Ganesha went around Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and said that no amount of offerings or fasting or visiting sacred places is equal to the devotion of one’s father and mother.Impressed by Lord Ganesha’s explanation of true meaning of sincerity
and devotion, Goddess Parvati gave the Modak to Lord Ganesha. This is believed to be the reason for Lord Ganesha’s love for Modak.
 

Ganpati Festival Offer !

 

It is raining modaks at M.M. Mithaiwala 

The darling of Uma's eyes - Ganapati is coming, and what better way to welcome him than treat him to Mumbai's largest selection of modaks.

All you have to do is to come to Malad railway station (west), which is where Mumbai's biggest mithai  superstore is located. 

Modak varieties include mawa, malai, laddu, and kaju varieties. These can be had in a variety of flavours including strawberry, chocolate and kesar. 

That is not all. MM is also offering Boondis made in pure ghee for Rs 200 per kg for this special occasion.

M.M. Mithaiwala is renowned for its purity, taste and adherence to traditonal recipes. Our modaks are made by traditional halwais who have mastered secret mithai recipes since time immemorial. 

May Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, the sustainer of Riddhi and Siddhi and the foremost of Ganas bless us with the sweetness that is so dear to Him.

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah!

Top 5 Sweets for Lord Ganesha - M.M.Mithaiwala

Ganesh Jayanti known as Magha shukla chaturthi a Hindu festival ,this occasion celebrates the birth day of Ganesha, the lord of wisdom. 

The top 5 mouth - watering  sweets offered & served to Lord Ganesha as prasad, naivedya or bhog  are as follows which are favorite of our Bappa too :)

1. Ukadiche Or Steamed Modak

Ukadiche modak is a sweet dumpling very much popular in Maharashtra and south India. The filling is made of fresh coconut & jaggery, the cover is made of Rice flour.This sweet is loved by Ganeshji. Modak has a special importance in the worship ceremony pooja which concludes with offering of 21 modaks to the deity.

2. Puran Poli

Puran poli is another very popular Maharashtrian recipe especially made during this festival. Puran is the sweet filling and the outer covering is called poli. According to Indian traditions, sweets are must to be added in the menu of the birthday celebrations.

3. Patholis

Patholi is the Queen of Konkani cuisine. Patholis are steamed rice rolls which are stuffed with mouthwatering fillings like coconut and jaggery & are made in some households on Ganpati. Patholis are steamed in turmeric leaves which capture its aroma .

4. Motichoor laddoo

It is one of the favorite dishes of Lord Ganesha & has a lot of importance during the aarti. Motichur Laddos are ball-shaped sweets made with tiny tiny boondi & ghee. They are most popular traditional Indian sweet dish.

5. Karanji

Karanji also known as Gujiya or Ghugra is a traditional sweet dish, deep fried & made up of dough, flour & bread that include grated coconut & sugar. It is one of the popular dishes which are made at the time of other Hindu festivals too.

!! ॐ गं गणपतये नमः !!