Google knows how to celebrate’: Employee shares modak-making video from Bengaluru office, says she has celebrated more festivals at work

As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin, festive preparations are underway across homes, workplaces and communities. In Bengaluru, a Google employee got an early start to the festivities after the company’s office hosted a modak-making activity for employees, allowing them to prepare the traditional sweet associated with Lord Ganesha.

Google Employee Shares Modak-Making Experience

Google employee Gazal Arora shared a video of the activity on Instagram, giving followers a glimpse of the celebrations at her workplace. Along with showing the modak-making session, she reflected on how often Google organises events and activities around festivals and special occasions.

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Speaking about her experience, Arora said, "In the 6 months since joining Google, I've celebrated more festivals than I ever celebrated at home. Whether it's Onam or Independence Day, you name it and Google has an event for you. So today, we had a modak creation activity at our office. At first glance, it seemed like it would be quite tough, but turns out, if the batter is already prepared for you and the moulds are provided, it's not that tough. So I created all these modaks, and they were really, really delicious!"

Employee Makes Modaks at Google Office

The video shows Arora taking part in the workplace activity and preparing several modaks using the ingredients and moulds provided by the organisers. Although the process initially looked challenging to her, she found it much easier once she began making the sweets with the prepared batter and moulds.

Arora posted the clip with the caption, "Modak making activity at Google."

The video was shared ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival during which modaks are traditionally prepared and offered to Lord Ganesha. The sweet dumplings are closely linked with the celebrations and are prepared in several varieties across different households.

Internet Reacts to Google's Festive Activity

The workplace celebration also drew reactions from social media users, with several people appreciating Google's approach to celebrating festivals with employees.

One user wrote, "Google knows how to celebrate." Another person praised the workplace initiative, saying, "Office culture done right." A third user appeared impressed by the activity and commented, "This looks so much fun."