How Ganesh Chaturthi's Traditional Modak Became a Gourmet Dessert

Ganesh Chaturthi is a celebration when people prepare special sweets.

One important sweet is called modak.

Traditional ukadiche modak is soft, white, and steamed.

It is made with rice flour and jaggery.

People offer it to Lord Ganesha before eating it themselves.

For many years, families made these sweets at home.

Today, some shops and social-media posts show new versions of modak.

These versions may include chocolate, saffron cream, or biscoff spread.