The Ganpati festival kick-started on September 7 this year and with Lucknowites thronging in large numbers to the beautiful pandals in the city, the festive spirit is in the air already. No festival is complete without sweets and Ganeshotsav especially calls for Lord Ganesha’s favourite, modaks!
Here are 7 mithai shops in Lucknow that you can go to for delicious modaks:
1. Chhappan Bhog: If you need a beautiful packing of modaks in multiple flavours like classic, dry fruit, coconut, chocolate and more home, head to Chhappan Bhog. The perfect bite sized modaks are melt in the mouth and an instant cheer up for everyone.
Location: Apna Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment
2. Madhurima Sweets: A legendary sweet shop in Lucknow, Madhurima Sweets serves the most unique modak flavours every Ganpati. With chawal modak, boondi modak, badam kesar modak, gold modak, anjeer modak, coconut modak and rose modak, the variety they have this year will ensure happy smiles on everyone’s face after Ganesh Pooja.
Location: Vibhuti Khand II, Gomti Nagar
3. The Hazelnut Factory: Apart from their famous baklavas, The Hazelnut Factory also does delicious modaks, perfect to take home this Ganeshotsav. From kesar and kaju modaks to chocolate, their sweets are a celebration of traditions and taste made with the purest ingredients.
Location: Aliganj Main Road, Nirala Nagar
4. Danbro by Mr. Brown: This Ganesh Chaturthi, welcome Ganpati with healthier modaks from Danbro by Mr. Brown. With the goodness of dry fruits, and honey, not sugar, these indulgent modaks are for those who love to celebrate with something sweet but healthy.
Location: Aliganj
5. Bikanervala: No celebration is complete without sweets from Bikanervala. This year, indulge in the festive spirit with Bikanervala’s delightful offerings like motichoor laddoos and a variety of modaks.
Location: Aliganj, Indira Nagar, Gomti Nagar
6. Classic Radhey Sweets: Looking for a large variety in modaks to cater to the varied tastes of your friends and family? Head to Classic Radhey Sweets in Mahanagar for modaks like anjeer modak, badam modak, besan modak, boondi modak, peda modak, chocolate kaju modak, khoya modak, milk cake modak, nariyal modak, pista modak and more!
Location: Mahanagar
7. Ram Asrey Sweets: Celebrate the goodness of Ganesh Chaturthi with handcrafted modaks from Ram Asrey Sweets. Perfectly soft, deliciously rich and filled with tradition, these will add a special touch to your celebrations.
Location: Hazratganj
Wishing you all a very Happy Ganeshotsav and Ganesh Chaturthi 2024!