The delicious treat is claimed to have originated in Maharashtra and is said to be offered to the Hindu deity, Ganesha, during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.
Made from small sweet boondi balls and cooked in ghee, the orange-coloured sweet has earned its place in every household. Modaks that are considered to be Ganesh’s favourite sweet are also in demand during the festival.
Hyderabad: It is that time of the year when the city celebrates the festival dedicated to the remover of obstacles – Lord Ganesha. On Thursday and the days before, the city sported a colourful look, with preparations in full swing for Friday’s festivities. Markets were buzzing with activity as people went about buying exquisitely crafted […]
