Ganesh Chaturthi has officially begun from September 2 and will last till the 11th of the same month. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav and Ganpati, the Hindu festival is widely celebrated in the state of Maharashtra and the rest of the country as well. The birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is observed on the fourth day of the waxing moon period, also known as Shukla Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in India with great zeal and enthusiasm. Apart from decorations, dhol and puja, modak finds a special place when it comes to celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet offering is basically sweet dumplings that are known to be Lord Ganesha's favourite. In fact, it is said that the celebration Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without sweet modaks. Ganeshotsav 2019 Bhog for Day 1 – Fried Coconut Modak: Offer This Scrumptious Sweet Dish to Ganpati Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi (Watch Video).

Lord Ganpati who is also fondly known as Modakpriya in the Hindu scriptures is said have a strong fondness for delicious modaks. And while there is a variety of modaks right from coconut modak to chocolate ones, the traditional Kesari Modak has always been exceptional. Prepared using Kesar-infused milk, Kesari Modak is a mouth-watering treat! With simple ingredients like milk, saffron/Kesar, ghee, semolina/sooji, sugar, nuts, etc. you can easily make this delicious sweet at home. Ganeshotsav 2019 Special Modak Recipes: From Chocolate Modak to Dry Fruits Modak, Here's List of Different Varieties of Ganpati Bappa's Favourite Sweet Dish. 

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The addition of saffron can make your modak healthier since it is rich in various nutrients. Loaded with compounds that act as antioxidants, such as crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol, including Kesar into your diet is a great idea. Kesar or saffron is known to have cancer-fighting and weight loss properties. It is also known to reduce PMS symptoms.

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