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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Mahotsav is one of the most awaited Indian festivals and is celebrated with great jubilation and pomp. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha is celebrated to seek the blessings of the deity and commemorate the special day. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 19, 2023. 

On Ganesh Chaturthi, people bring idols of Ganpati Bappa and place them in their homes, decorate their houses, prepare delicacies and celebrate the festival with great devotion and enthusiasm. Here are some mouth-watering delicacies that you must try on during the celebrations of Vinayaka Chaturthi.

Watch the video below to learn about shubh muhurat and puja vidhi of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: 

1. Modak

Modak is known to be the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha and the rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi are incomplete without offering this delicacy to the deity as bhog. Modak is a delicious sweet that is prepared with freshly grated coconut, jaggery and maida flour.

2. Shrikhand

Shrikhand, a popular Indian delicacy (Image Credits: Canva)

Shrikhand is relished on major Indian festivities. It is a delicious and simple dessert that is prepared with strained yoghurt, powdered sugar, saffron, cardamom, dry fruits and nuts. It is a traditional dessert in Gujarati and Maharashtri cuisine.

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3. Kheer

Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert made frequently and is a classic dish relished on every occasion. It is a kind of dessert which is amazing in taste and is cooked quickly in simple steps. Simply delicious, creamy and mouthwatering, Kheer is the most craved Indian dessert on any occasion.

4. Peda

Peda is a popular Indian sweet dessert that is made with fatty milk, sugar, ghee, and dry fruits. This sweet dish originated from Mathura and is now enjoyed across different parts of the world. Apart from modak, you can also offer peda to Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.

Peda is one of the most relished sweets (Image Credits: Canva)

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5. Puran Poli

This sweet is a flattened bread stuffed with lentil filings, jaggery and spices. Puran Poli is a popular Maharashtrian delicacy that is savoured on Ganesh Chaturthi. A lentil mixture is prepared by using roasted chana and jaggery to make puran poli.