Ganesh Chaturthi 2022- 5 Foods That Bappa Loves the Most

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has started. The excitement of this 10-day long festival can be felt in the air. Lord Ganesha’s love for sweet dishes makes the festive feast all the more delightful.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha was also named as ‘Modapriya’ for his immense love for modaks and it was believed to be his favorite food. In fact, it is believed that offering 21 modaks as bhog can satisfy Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva at the same time. This is the reason why devotees prepare many sweet dishes during these 10 days to seek Bappa’s blessings.

# Modak

Modak is the favorite food of Lord Ganesha, hence he is also known as ‘Modapriya’. There are many stories that mention his love for sweets. Made from rice flour, coconut, jaggery and fully steamed, devotees prepare a variety of modaks and offer them as prasad.

# Motichoor Laddu

Another favorite food of Lord Ganesha is Laddu. His love for laddus is mentioned in the ancient books of mythology. His love for laddus is such that every picture of Ganesh ji is incomplete without these sweets.

# Puffed Rice Ladoo

Lord Ganesha’s love for good food was so insatiable that when Kuberera invited him for a meal. Lord Ganesha was not happy with the food and wanted to eat more. It was believed that Lord Shiva suggested giving her some puffed rice with devotion. It was believed that soon after this his hunger was quenched. This is the reason why Murmura jaggery laddus are prepared and offered as bhog to Lord Ganesha.

# Kheer

Kheer is considered to be God’s favorite food and that is why kheer is the quintessential part of almost every Indian festival. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, various types of kheer recipes are prepared from milk like Basundi, Pala Thalikalu, Pala Underallu etc.

# Banana

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, a garland made of banana is offered to Lord Ganapati. This is because Lord Ganesha is very fond of bananas and according to Bengali traditions he is married to Kola Bou (Banana Tree). This is the reason why Ganesh Puja is incomplete without bananas.