What if a small modak sitting on your plate carries a story much older than the festival itself? For generations, modak has been closely associated with Lord Ganesha, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is often described as his favourite offering, but traditional stories give this simple sweet a much deeper meaning. From ancient kings and royal celebrations to Lord Rama's story and the legend of Ganesha, modak repeatedly appears alongside ideas of happiness, fulfilment and worldly joy. And the most interesting part is this: the story of modak does not begin with Ganesha.
