Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: 10 Favourite Things Of Lord Ganesha

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 18, 2023

Modak

Modak is a tasty Indian dessert composed of rice flour dumplings filled with jaggery and coconut.

Durva

Durva Grass is a three bladed plant and is very dear to Lord Ganesha. It is often offered with 21 knots during puja.

Red Jaswand Flower

Lord Ganesha loves red flowers especially red hibiscus. Devotees offer living flowers during puja.

Shankh

The sound made by the shankh or conch is considered sacred and symbolizes purity.

Banana

One of the favorites of Lord Ganesha the fruit is the humble banana. Widely available, it is often offered as prasad to Lord Ganesha.

Marigold

Lord Ganesha is keen on brilliant brant shades and for this reason he loves the colourful marigold flower.

Motichoor Ladoo

Apart from Modak, Lord Ganesha also likes motichoor ladoo. In all the idols, Lord Ganesha is seen holding either a ladoon or a modak in his left hand.

Sindoor

Sindoor is often offered to Lord Ganesha during puja.

Bel Leaves

Bel leaves, like Lord Shiva, are offered to Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Puffed Rice Ladoo

Lord Ganesha like puffed rice and puffed rice and jaggery ladoos. During puja, it is served as Prasad to Lord Ganesha.

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