On Ganesh Chaturthi, Kolkata Sweet Shop Prepares Massive 500 Kg Ladoo

The joyous celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, began on Saturday, September 7. This 10-day festival honours Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the god of wisdom, good fortune and prosperity. Devotees across India place idols of Ganesha in their homes, believing his blessings will bring success and remove obstacles. In a unique tribute to the festival, a historic shop in Kolkata, West Bengal prepared a colossal laddoo weighing 500 kg to mark the occasion.

In a video shared by news agency ANI, the massive ladoo, decorated with an assortment of dry fruits and seeds like almonds, cashews and figs, is showcased. Atop the ladoo is kaju barfi, and it also features a modak, a traditional treat symbolising Lord Ganesha’s favourite delicacy. A statue of Ganesha on top completed the vibrant offering. The ladoo was prepared by a historic 140-year-old shop located in the Bhawanipore area of Kolkata.

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Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Malik, owner of the shop, said, “Our festive season begins with Ganesh Chaturthi. So, this is a very auspicious day, we try something new every year. Our shop is almost 140 years old. We have prepared this 500-kg laddoo on Ganesh Chaturthi. We will offer this to Lord Ganesh…”

Across India, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in various unique and creative ways. While most devotees traditionally bring home idols made of materials like clay or Plaster of Paris (PoP), some individuals embrace more eco-friendly and artistic approaches. In Karnataka, Jaalimane Venkanna from Yellapur stands out for his extraordinary dedication to the festival. Over the past 40 years, he collected over 200 unique idols of Lord Ganesha. Remarkably, none of these figurines are painted or sculpted using conventional methods. His first cherished and most cherished find was naturally formed Ganesha figure on a jackfruit root, which he continues to worship each year during the festival.

Similarly, Shri Durga Foundation held a workshop for government high school students at Koppalu, Manchegowda, Karnataka, teaching them to make eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols. Over 100 children participated, creating idols embedded with seeds to encourage environmental awareness. These green idols, which grow into plants after immersion, highlight the growing trend of adopting sustainable practices during Ganesh Chathurthi.

The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will conclude on September 17 with the immersion of idols in water bodies, marking the end of the 10-day festival.