Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival of faith, flavour, and togetherness, inspires a wave of culinary innovations each year. There comes an array of artisanal modaks, indulgent ice creams, as well as soulful sit-down thalis. Brands and hotels across the country are reimagining tradition with flair. This year’s offerings span nostalgia and novelty, designed for prasad, gifting, or simply celebrating the season with loved ones.
1. HOCCO’s Modak Ice Cream
This Ganesh Chaturthi, HOCCO Ice Cream reimagines the classic modak as a festive ice cream delight. Available in two decadent flavours, White Chocolate Coconut and Milk Chocolate Coconut, these limited-edition treats are perfect for gifting, sharing, or offering as prasad.
Price: ₹150 for a box of 4
Availability: Across Maharashtra via Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto (Mumbai & Pune), and select outlets
2. Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Bombay Baking Company presents handcrafted delights that marry devotion with gourmet finesse. Signature creations include Hibiscus Blessing cheesecake, Golden Dawn with coconut, jaggery and saffron, Crimson Eclipse chocolate-cherry modak, and Saffron Solace with saffron mousse and pistachio sponge. The Artisanal Modak Collection, featuring eleven unique flavours, makes for perfect gifting.
Date: 18th August – 6th September 2025
Price: Crimson Eclipse & Saffron Solace – ₹500++ each, Hibiscus Blessing & Golden Dawn – ₹3000++ each, Artisanal Modak Collection (Box of 11) – ₹1200++
3. Parsi Dairy Farm’s Handcrafted Modaks
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Parsi Dairy Farm celebrates devotion and tradition with an exclusive range of handcrafted Modaks. Honouring its century-old legacy, the brand presents a collection spanning classic favourites like Mawa, Barela, Kesar, and Motichoor Modaks, alongside unique creations such as Sugar-free Date, Kaju, and Jaggery Coconut Kaju Modaks. For grand celebrations, a single-piece indulgent Kesar Modak (450 gms) is also available, ideal for prasadam or gifting.
When: 27th August onwards
Where to Buy: Marine Lines, Ghatkopar, Borivali
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
4. NIC Ice Creams’ Modak Ice Cream
This Ganesh Chaturthi, NIC Ice Creams presents a festive innovation with its Modak Ice Cream, a creamy modern twist on this cult favourite sweet. Infused with coconut and flavours reminiscent of the classic modak filling, it blends heritage with indulgence, offering families a refreshing way to celebrate tradition. Conveniently available via quick-commerce platforms, this limited-edition flavour brings festive warmth and devotion to every spoonful.
Availability: Across major quick-commerce platforms
When: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, limited period only
5. Naturals Ice Cream Limited-Edition Prasadam Flavour
As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, Naturals Ice Cream unveils Prasadam, a festive, limited-edition flavour that pays homage to the offerings traditionally placed before Lord Ganesha. Crafted with banana, tender coconut, raisins, and a hint of cardamom, the flavour reflects the purity and warmth of the festival. Staying true to Naturals’ founding ethos of simplicity, Prasadam is made with just three essentials: milk, sugar, and fruit, with no artificial flavours or preservatives.
What: Naturals’ Prasadam Ice Cream
When: From 13th August 2025
Where: All Naturals outlets pan-India & online
6. KHOYA Mithai Limited-Edition Modak Collection
KHOYA Mithai reimagines the festive classic with its handcrafted Modak Collection, a luxurious assortment that blends heritage with contemporary indulgence. Available in elegant boxes of 10, 16, and 36, the collection is designed as both a refined gift and a meaningful seasonal treat. Prepared in small batches and shaped entirely by hand, the range features five unique variations: Classic, Rose, Chocolate Chip, Til, and Kesar. Free from artificial colours, preservatives and additives, each modak reflects the brand’s ethos of purity and finesse.
When: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, limited period
Availability: Across India via KHOYA outlets & website
7. Toujours Ganpati Specials
Toujours reimagines festive indulgence with its Ganesh Chaturthi collection. Highlights include Marzipan and Belgian Chocolate Modaks, a playful Piñata Modak packed with pralines and brownie bites, and colourful Ganpati Cupcakes in assorted flavours with festive décor. Return Favours, Hampers, and a Ganpati Cake complete the line-up.
Price: From ₹1100
Availability: For delivery across Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi
8. Peanut Modak By Two Brothers Organic Farms
Two Brothers Organic Farms’ Peanut Modak captures the soul of tradition with a clean, wholesome twist. Made in small batches with just four ingredients, peanuts, jaggery, cardamom, and A2 ghee, these modaks are free from added sugar, preservatives, and binders. Nutrient-rich, naturally sweetened, and versatile, they’re ideal for prasad, gifting, or mindful festive indulgence.
Price: ₹245 (175g)
Availability: On TBOF website and Amazon
9. Ganesh Chaturthi Modaks at Artisan, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
At Artisan Bar & Lounge, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, festive tradition finds a luxurious expression with handcrafted Modaks. Infused with French finesse, flavours include Saffron Rabdi, Chocolate Raspberry, and Pistachio Praline. Presented in elegant Artisan Mithai Boxes, they make for refined festive gifting or indulgence.
Availability: Pre-orders open 25th August; takeaway and gifting from Artisan, Sofitel Mumbai BKC. Call +91 91673 91130.
10. Modakam, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar presents Modakam – An Offering of Sweet Devotion, a festive curation of artisanal modaks available for home delivery through Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels. Honouring tradition while embracing refinement, the collection features indulgent flavours such as Saffron, Chocolate, Pistachio, Anjir, Akhrot, Almond, Elaichi, and Rose, each handcrafted with precision and elegance. Presented in specially designed hampers, these modaks are perfect for festive gifting or elevating celebrations at home.
Price: INR 1200++ onwards
Availability: 27th August – 6th September 2025, via Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels (JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar)
11. Pangat, Nav Chaitanya
Nav Chaitanya brings back Pangat, its annual sit-down festive meal that has, over four years, become a quiet tradition for those seeking warmth, nostalgia, and belonging in Mumbai. The Pangat thali is a vibrant showcase of seasonal Maharashtrian delicacies, crispy aloo wadi, golden karela bhaji, kala vatana usal, alloocha fadfada, and warm puffed vade that arrive straight from the kitchen. Waran bhaat drizzled with ghee, masale bhaat rich with spice, and soothing chibud offer layers of comfort, while soft sooji provides gentle sweetness. The finale is a handcrafted jaggery and coconut modak, steamed with devotion.
When: Wednesday, 27th August 2025
Time: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Where: Nav Chaitanya, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Price: INR 899++ (Adult), INR 399++ (Children under 12)
12. Ganesh Bhog Thali, Sheraton Grand Palace Indore
The Sheraton Grand Palace Indore invites guests to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with its special Ganesh Bhog Thali at Araana. Available from 9th to 30th August 2025 during dinner, the thali features authentic delicacies such as steamed and fried modaks, puran poli, sabudana khichdi, kesar shrikhand, coconut ladoo, banana chips, farali chivda, and fresh fruits, beautifully capturing the festive spirit with devotion, abundance, and traditional flavours.
Where: Araana, Sheraton Grand Palace Indore
When: 9th – 30th August 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
13. Ganesh Chaturthi at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
This Ganesh Chaturthi, ITC Grand Central blends devotion with sustainability. Guests can admire an eco-friendly Ganesh installation in the lobby, enjoy Fabelle’s chocolate modaks, and savour Dakshin’s Saivam Thali or No Onion, No Garlic Thali. Special day-use room packages with 50% savings add to the festivities.
Where: ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Price: ₹845+ (Modaks), ₹2250++ (Saivam Thali), ₹1950++ (No Onion, No Garlic Thali)
14. Ganesh Chaturthi Special, Café Akasa
Café Akasa, Akasa Air’s onboard meal service, marks the festive season with a Maharashtrian-inspired special. The meal features Gur Mewe ka Paratha, Sookhi Moong Dal ki Sabzi, a Trio of Mawa Modaks, and a beverage of choice. Available from 1st to 31st August 2025, the festive menu can be pre-booked through Akasa Air’s website or mobile app.
Where: Onboard Akasa Air flights
When: 1–31 August 2025
Whether it’s the comfort of classic modaks, the thrill of inventive desserts, or the warmth of shared festive meals, these Ganesh Chaturthi specials capture the true essence of the festival: devotion, abundance, and joy.
15. Modak At Bombay Sweet Shops
Bombay Sweet Shop is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with its most indulgent festive line-up yet, blending nostalgia with innovation. This year’s collection features the playful Britannia x Bombay Sweet Shop Bourbon Chocolate Modak, alongside favourites like Chocolate Hazelnut, Puran Poli, Malta Orange and Ukadiche Modaks, available in Assorted Medley Boxes of 3, 7, or 21. The showstopping Maha Modak, a giant chocolate modak filled with choco-cashew laddus and coconut gujiyas, makes for the perfect festive centrepiece. The menu also includes Laddu Medley Boxes and hampers. Available until September 6 across all Bombay Sweet Shop outlets and online.
Availability: Orderonlineorvisitoutlets
16. ITC Maratha
ITC Maratha presents handcrafted Chocolate, Kesar and Pista modaks in festive hampers that beautifully blend tradition with indulgence. Available in boxes of 9 (₹799 + taxes), 16 (₹1299 + taxes) and 32 (₹2388 + taxes).
Availability: Exclusively at ITC Maratha, Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai.
17. Fantasie Fine Chocolates
Fantasie Fine Chocolates reinvents the festive classic with Milk, Dark, Pista, Almond and Cashew chocolate modaks. Customers can mix and match to create their own assortment.
Price: ₹250/- upwards
Availability: Across Fantasie Fine Chocolates outlets and online.
18. Entisi
Entisi introduces Saffron Pistachio and Tender Coconut chocolate modaks, available in boxes of 4, 9 and 16. Each piece blends Indian heritage with artisanal chocolate craft.
Availability: Entisi boutiques and online store.
19. Gaylord
A curated box of 11 modaks in Gulkand, Hazelnut and Coconut flavours brings festive tradition and gourmet indulgence together. This one will sit sweet in your soul!
Price: ₹500 + taxes
Availability: Gaylord, Churchgate, Mumbai.