25/09/2026
Ganpati always brings me back to the kitchen. 🤍
This year, over 11 days, I made a different bhog for Bappa each day. I tried a few new things along the way, but some favourites, like the traditional Ukdiche Modaks, had to stay.
And it wasn’t only for our home. I also got to make bhog for Ganpatis at the homes of family and friends, which made these 11 days even more special.
Sharing a few of my favourites from this year. 🙏🏼
The first bhog at our home. 🤍
A full spread for Bappa, with our Dagdusheth Ganpati beautifully dressed with Rajnigandhas and fresh flowers.
The house was ready, the flowers were in place, and the first bhog was finally on the table. 🙏🏼
A rather big Singar jo Modak. 🤍
I’ve always loved making Singar, or Sev Barfi, so this year I thought, why not turn it into a modak for Bappa?
Only, I didn’t quite think through the fact that I was making a 1.25 kg modak. 😄
It wasn’t the easiest thing to shape, but seeing it come together was so satisfying.
A Singar jo Modak for a very special Ganpati. 🤍
This one went to my husband’s childhood Ganpati pandal, a place that has been part of his Ganpati celebrations since he was a little boy.
I love making Singar, or Sev Barfi, so this year I thought of making it into a modak for Bappa.
Coconut Barfi. 🤍
Or as we call it at home, Nariyal Barfi.
Ukdiche Modaks. 🤍
Some things just have to be made the way they always have been.
Soft, fresh and made at home for Bappa. For me, Ganpati just doesn’t feel complete without a plate of these.
A beautiful Dagduseth ganpati with Kaju Pista Modak bhog!
And just like that, Bappa was home. 🤍
The flowers, the lights, the bhog, the little details we put together with so much love.
Our home felt a little different for those days. Fuller, happier and somehow a little more peaceful.
Until next year, Bappa.
