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    Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes

    Last Updated On: Apr 14, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes or Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes collection posts with step by step pictures and videos. This post features recipes for vinayagar chaturthi which includes lord ganesh favourite sweets modak varieties, ladoo varieties and snacks like sundal.

    Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

    Ganesh chaturthi recipes on the festive day is in this collection post along with step by step pictures and videos. This post features recipes for vinayagar chaturthi which includes lord ganesh favourite sweets modak varieties, ladoo varieties and snacks like sundal.

    Delicious steamed modaks, fried modakam and different varieties of ladoo and snacks is what is made on the special occasion of ganesh chaturthi.

    Table of Contents

    • About Ganesh Chaturthi
    • How we Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at Home
    • Collection of Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    About Ganesh Chaturthi

    Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaviti is a popular hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati.

    The festival starts when we bring Lord Ganesh's clay statue or murti to home for and chanting, prayers and fasting.

    We perform Offerings and prasāda daily and we distribute prasadam to friends and families which include sweets such as modaka to be a favourite of Lord Ganesh.

    The festival ends on the tenth day when we carry idol in a public festive kind of oorvalam and is immerse in running active lake or sea. This is the traditional method we follow to celebrate this occasion.

    The festival celebrates Lord Ganesh as the God of New Beginnings and to bring joy to family.

    On this auspicious occasion we mainly focus on making easy modak recipes also known as modagam, kozhukattai or kolukattai.

    Must Make Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes at Home

    Modak

    Ammini Kozhukattai

    Therali Kozhukattai

    Sundal

    Ellu Urundai

    Panakam

    Medu Vada

    Appam

    How we Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at Home

    At home we decorate lord ganesha statue with sandalwood paste and kum kum. Flower garland are main for lord ganesh. At home, we buy new Ganesh idols, perform abishekam and aradana for the idol and do pooja on the day. We make lord ganesh favorite sweets like modak, kolukattai, sundal, ladoo, panakam.

    Later in the evening pooja we do pooja for lord ganesh and we offer prasadham for family and friends.

    Here are two videos from my youtube channel on how we celebrated ganesh chaturthi at home

    YouTube video
    YouTube video

    Collection of Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes

    • Karadaiyan Nombu Sweet Adai Recipe
    • Rice Sago Sweet Kolukattai Recipe
    • Kuthiraivali Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Kadumbuttu | Coorg Kadumbuttu Recipe
    • Modak Recipe with and without mould
    • Paal Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Karadaiyan Nombu Uppu Adai Recipe
    • Therali Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Kara Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Elai Paniyaram - Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes
    • Ragi Milk Peda Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Sweet Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Ulundu Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Rava Kara Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Aval Kara Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Oats Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Ellu Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Vendaya Kozhukattai Recipe

    Complete Recipe Collection for Vinayagar Chaturthi

    • Fruit Kesari Recipe
    • Paruppu Vadai Recipe
    • Rava Payasam Recipe
    • Moong Dal Payasam Recipe
    • Malpua Recipe
    • Pineapple Kesari Recipe
    • Pazham Pori Recipe
    • Motichoor Ladoo Recipe
    • Maladu Recipe
    • Semiya Payasam Recipe
    • Karupatti Seedai Recipe
    • Nei Appam Recipe
    • Aval Varattiyathu Recipe
    • Panchamirtham Recipe
    • Panakam Recipe
    • Medu Vada Recipe
    • Rava Laddu Recipe (Rava Ladoo)
    • Unniappam Recipe
    • Seeyam Recipe
    • Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai Recipe | Upma Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Chana Dal Modak Recipe
    • Sweet Aval Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Sabudana Vada Recipe
    • Black Chana Sundal Recipe
    • Rava Appam Recipe
    • Pillayarpatti Modagam Recipe
    • Chana Sundal Recipe
    • Ellu Urundai Recipe
    • Neer Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Wheat Flour Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Thinai Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Chana Dal Sundal Recipe
    • Instant Banana Appam Recipe
    • Chambara Kozhukattai | Roasted Rice Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Rava Kesari
    • Rice Sago Kolukattai | Rice kolukattai Recipe
    • Banana Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Ulundu Paniyaram Recipe
    • Khoya Modak Recipe - Mawa Modak Recipe
    • Banana Kolukattai Recipe - Pazham Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Sweet Rava Kozhukattai Recipe - Sooji Kozhukattai Recipe
    • Crispy Kozhukattai Recipe - Using Leftover Kozhukattai
    • Ilai Paniyaram Recipe - Ganesh Chathurthi Recipes
    • Aval Kara Pongal Recipe - Spicy Poha Pongal Recipe
    • Aadi Kozhukattai Recipe - Aadi Festival Recipes
    • Jackfruit Appam Recipe - Chakka Paniyaram Recipe
    • Jack Fruit Fritters Recipe - Chakka Appam Recipe
    • Millets Kozhukattai Recipe - Siruthaniyam Kozhukattai Recipe

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    Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes

    Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes or Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes collection posts with step by step pictures and videos. This post features recipes for vinayagar chaturthi which includes lord ganesh favourite sweets modak varieties, ladoo varieties and snacks like sundal.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 320kcal

    Ingredients

    • Modakam
    • Modak
    • Chana Dal Modak
    • Ellu Urundai
    • Chana Sundal
    • Ammini Kozhukattai

    Instructions

    • Follow the recipes given above and make the recipe for ganesh chaturthi occasion.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 320kcal
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Why is Vinayagar Chaturthi celebrated?

    Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, in Hinduism, 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), the sixth month of the Hindu calendar.

    Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaviti is a popular hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati.

    What is the date of Ganpati chaturthi 2022?

    Ganesh chaturthi falls on 31, August 2022

    Why is Ganesh Chaturthi so important?

    The festival celebrates Lord Ganesh as the God of New Beginnings and to bring joy & prosperity to family.

    Why do we immerse Ganesha in water?

    The idol is immersed in water so that Ganesha may return to his home after his 'stay' at the devotees' home or temple where the Ganesha Chaturthi rituals are conducted.

    What food is prepared for Ganesh Chaturthi?

    Modak

    Ammini Kozhukattai

    Therali Kozhukattai

    Sundal

    Ellu Urundai

    Panakam

    Medu Vada

    Appam

    Which fruit does Lord Ganesha likes?

    Lord ganesha loves any fruits you present to him with your mind and soul. but bananas are one of the most beloved one.

    Can we eat onion and garlic in Ganesh Chaturthi?

    It is better to avoid onion and garlic on festive occasions like ganesh chaturthi.

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