Get ready for Ganesh Chaturthi with this easy-to-make, chocolate modak recipe

‘Modarpriya’ was the title given to Ganesha because of his love for modaks. According to Hindu mythology, once Goddess Parvati offered her two sons, Karthik and Ganesh, a modak. While both the brothers wanted to eat it, neither wanted to share. So as a contest she asked them to take three rounds of the world and the winner would get the modak as reward.

While Karthik left with his peacock as a ride, Ganpati stayed back and took three rounds around his parents (Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati). When asked about his action, he said that they meant the world to him.

Impressed with the gesture, he was given the modak and since then, it has been his favourite sweet.

Lord Ganesha is often depicted holding laddoos in his hands, whether it is in pictures or idols. That is enough to portray his immense love for ‘motichoor ke laddoo’.

The bright orange-coloured sweet is one of the most popular prasad offered after the pooja.

An array of fresh seasonal fruits are offered to Ganpati during the celebrations, but his love for bananas surpasses them all. This is why people offer garlands of bananas to the elephant-headed God.

When the Hindu Lord of Wealth Kuber invited Ganesha for a meal, he failed to impress the elephant-headed God. Despite the luxurious meals offered, Ganpati was not satisfied. So as a solution, Lord Shiva suggested serving a handful of roasted rice with complete devotion. It was only after eating this offering that Ganpati’s hunger was suppressed.

Durva Grass is a three-bladed plant known to attract immense energy of Ganpati.

According to mythology, once while fighting a demon, Ganesha ended up swallowing him. This gave him a strong burning sensation in his stomach. When all else failed to provide relief, a group of sages offered 21 blades of the Durva Grass. It was after eating them that Ganpati felt some relief. Since then, it is said to be one of his favourite food items.