Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship Ganpati Bappa, following traditional rituals and offer Him His favorite items. Lord Ganesha is very fond of *Modaks*. Apart from *Modaks*, offerings during the worship include *Durva* grass, fruits, sweets, and other *Sattvic* (pure and wholesome) items. If you are preparing a *Bhog* platter (*Thali*) for Bappa this Ganesh Chaturthi, you can include these items as well...

**Must-Offer: Modaks**
Lord Ganesha loves *Modaks*; hence, they hold special significance in Ganesh Chaturthi worship. You can offer homemade coconut-jaggery *Modaks*, rice flour *Modaks*, or any other *Sattvic* (pure/wholesome) *Modaks* of your choice to Bappa.

**Laddus Are Also Special**
In addition to *Modaks*, *Laddus* made from gram flour (*Besan*), *Boondi*, or coconut are also offered to Lord Ganesha. In many households, *Laddus* are offered as *Bhog* and later distributed as *Prasad*.

**Fruits and Coconut**
You can include bananas, apples, pomegranates, coconuts, and other seasonal fruits in the worship platter. Fruits are offered to the deities as *Naivedya*. The coconut is considered auspicious and is an essential part of Ganesha worship.

**Offering Durva Grass and Sweets**
*Durva* grass holds special importance in Ganesha worship; it is believed that offering *Durva* pleases and attracts Lord Ganesha. Along with this, *Kheer*, *Puran Poli*, *Halwa*, or other *Sattvic* sweets can also be included in the *Bhog*.

**Include Sattvic Food in the Bhog**
If you are preparing a complete *Naivedya* meal for Ganpati, include homemade *Sattvic* food. This can consist of *Puri*, vegetable dishes (*Sabzi*), *Dal*, rice, *Kheer*, or other traditional dishes. It is important to ensure cleanliness and the use of *Sattvic* ingredients while preparing these offerings.

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