Historic Kolkata Sweet Shop Creates Giant 500-Kg Laddu for Ganesh Chaturthi

In honor of Ganesh Chaturthi, a historic sweet shop in Kolkata has created a 500-kilogram laddu. The festival, which spans ten days and celebrates new beginnings, is marked by various traditions across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others shared their festive wishes.

In a remarkable display of devotion and tradition, a sweet shop in Kolkata's Bhawanipore area has prepared a colossal 500-kilogram laddu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Priyanka Malik, owner of the historic Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick sweet shop, expressed her excitement, saying, 'Our festive season begins with Ganesh Chaturthi. This is a very auspicious day for us, and we strive to do something special every year. Our shop is nearly 140 years old, and this year, we have prepared a 500-kg laddu to offer to Lord Ganesh.'

Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant ten-day festival, commenced today and will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi. Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, the festival honors Lord Ganesha as the deity of new beginnings, the remover of obstacles, and the embodiment of wisdom and intelligence.

Devotees across Maharashtra and beyond are engaging in multiple traditions, such as bringing Ganesh idols into their homes, observing fasts, preparing traditional offerings, and visiting pandals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi to the nation through a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, 'Heartiest greetings of Ganesh Chaturthi to all countrymen. Ganpati Bappa Morya!'

In Mumbai, the festive spirit was further enhanced by the unveiling of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol. This iconic Ganesh idol, managed by the Kambli family for over eight decades, continues to attract significant attention. The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located at Putlabai Chawl and founded in 1934, remains a central highlight of the festival.

Meanwhile, in Nagpur, the Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi commenced its Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with traditional morning prayers and aarti. The temple, reputedly 250 years old, is famed for its self-existent deity, whose shrine is believed to grow over time. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)