Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are incomplete without the offering of twenty-one Modaks to Lord Ganesha. This jaggery-stuffed sweet is integral to who Ganesha is, earning him the nickname ‘Modakpriya,’ meaning the one who loves Modaks. Hindu mythology has various stories about the creation of Modaks and their significance to Ganesha, but we'll focus on two delightful tales.

The Loving Grandmother's Invention

The first story revolves around Lord Ganesha’s maternal grandmother, Queen Menavati. Out of her immense love for her grandson, Queen Menavati would tirelessly make laddoos to feed Ganesha’s growing appetite. However, this became unsustainable as he grew older and bigger. Realizing it was impossible to prepare laddoos quickly enough to satisfy Ganesha's hunger, she thought of an alternative – Modaks. These sweets required less time to make and were just as delightful. Ganesha gleefully accepted them, and thus, Modaks became his favorite treat.

The Magical Modaks of Devi Anusuya

The second legend explains why exactly twenty-one Modaks are offered during Ganesh Chaturthi. One day, Devi Anusuya invited Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha for a meal, stating that the others would only be fed once baby Ganesha was content and full. However, Ganesha kept asking for more food! At the end of his meal, he was given a single sweet – the Modak. Upon swallowing it, Ganesha released a loud burp, a sign of satisfaction. Interestingly, as Ganesha burped, so did Lord Shiva; twenty-one times, in fact. Parvati, stunned and curious, asked Devi Anusuya for the recipe of the seemingly magical sweet. Upon learning what a Modak is, Parvati requested that all her son’s devotees offer exactly twenty-one Modaks to him, one for each burp Lord Shiva gave out.

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with Modaks

Regardless of which story people choose to believe, the preparing, offering, and eating of Modaks during Ganesh Chaturthi is essential and super fun! Devotees adorn themselves in festive attire, such as ganesh t-shirts, ganpati t-shirts, and other hindu t-shirts, to celebrate this joyous occasion. To buy a variety of hindu t shirts like shivji t shirt, hanuman t shirt, ganesh t shirt, Krishna t shirt, ram t shirt, bajrang bali t shirt etc. click here! Wearing an anjaneya t-shirt, krsna t-shirt, or a lord krishna t-shirt adds to the festive spirit, connecting devotees with their beloved deities.

So, as you celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, don your favorite hanuman t-shirt or t shirt krishna, and relish the tradition of making and offering Modaks to Lord Ganesha. These sweets not only symbolize the divine love and blessings of Ganesha but also bring a sense of joy and togetherness during the festivities.

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