Ganesh Utsav is one of the most joyful and colourful festivals celebrated across India. The festival brings people together through devotion, music, decorations, cultural activities and delicious traditional food. Among the many special foods prepared during this celebration, modak and laddu hold a very important place.
Modak is traditionally considered the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha, while laddus are also commonly offered as prasad during religious celebrations. Over the years, people, chefs, companies and organisations have taken their love for these traditional sweets to an extraordinary level. From giant illuminated modaks to thousands of people preparing modaks at home, and from massive laddus weighing several thousand kilograms to record-breaking Motichoor laddus, these achievements beautifully combine tradition, creativity and community spirit.
Here are some remarkable records listed in the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records connected with modaks and laddus.
Largest Illuminated Modak Installation
A giant illuminated Modak became a special attraction during the Ganpati festival in Mumbai in 2024. Signify India Innovations Limited, Gurugram, Haryana, set the record for the Largest Illuminated Modak Installation.
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The enormous Modak had a base diameter of 17 feet, a middle diameter of 24.5 feet, and a height of 18.5 feet. It was beautifully illuminated using Philips-brand lights, making it a striking sight for people visiting the area.
The installation was placed at the intersection of Chintamani Ganpati Mandal and Lal Bagh Cha Raja in Mumbai, one of the well-known areas associated with Ganpati celebrations.
The roadside installation was displayed for 11 days, from September 7 to September 17, 2024.
This achievement shows how traditional symbols can be presented in modern and creative ways. The giant illuminated Modak not only celebrated Lord Ganesha but also added colour and brightness to the festive atmosphere.
Maximum People Made Modaks in a Single Day
Ganesh Utsav is not only about watching grand decorations and idols. It is also about participating in traditional activities with family and community members. A unique record demonstrated exactly this spirit.
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Cadbury Oreo, in association with Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd., set a remarkable record for the Maximum Participation of People Attempting to Make Modaks in a Single Day.
On September 14, 2024, a total of 3,202 participants from households across Maharashtra and Goa took part in the initiative. Participants prepared modaks in their own homes, with each modak being distinct.
What makes this achievement special is its focus on participation. Instead of one person or one team making a giant sweet, thousands of people came together from their homes to take part in a traditional activity.
The initiative brought families together and encouraged people to celebrate the festival through creativity and cooking. It also showed that record-breaking achievements do not always have to be about size. Sometimes, the number of people taking part can make an achievement truly extraordinary.
Largest Laddu
Laddu is another much-loved Indian sweet that is closely connected with festivals and religious celebrations. In 2024, an enormous Bundi ka laddu created in Gujarat achieved a remarkable record.
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Mahant Pujya Batukgiri Bapu, Chairman of Jay Hanuman Atal Ashram Trust, Gujarat, set the record for making the Largest Laddu at Jay Hanuman Atal Ashram Trust in Surat.
The preparation of the giant Bundi ka laddu began at 9:00 am on April 20, 2024, and continued until 10:00 pm on April 22, 2024.
Traditional ingredients were used to prepare the enormous sweet, including sugar, besan, ghee and dry fruits.
The final laddu weighed an incredible 5,555 kilograms. It measured 76 inches in height and 76 inches in width.
Creating such a huge laddu required careful planning, teamwork and great attention to the preparation process. It is a wonderful example of how traditional Indian food can become the centre of a major record-breaking achievement.
Biggest Motichoor Laddu
Another impressive laddu record was achieved during Ganesh Chaturthi in 2024.
Chef A. P. Singh of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, along with a team of 14 people, created the Biggest Motichoor Laddu on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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The giant laddu measured an amazing 5 feet in diameter and weighed 2,144 kilograms.
It was prepared using a combination of traditional and decorative ingredients, including besan, sugar, dry fruits, oil, ghee, fondant, cardamom and water.
Motichoor laddu is known for its tiny golden-coloured boondi pearls and rich taste. Turning this familiar sweet into a laddu weighing more than two tonnes was a remarkable culinary achievement.
The record also highlights the importance of teamwork. A project of this size requires many people to work together carefully, from preparing the ingredients to shaping and presenting the final laddu.
Heaviest Laddu Made During Ganesh Utsav
The tradition of creating giant laddus continued during Ganesh Utsav in 2025. Chef Ashwar Pal Singh from Andaman, India, in collaboration with 4Seasons Event Management, set the record for the Heaviest Laddu Made During Ganesh Utsav.
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On August 27, 2025, a massive laddu weighing 4,442 kilograms was prepared as part of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
The laddu was made using traditional ingredients including besan, ghee, sugar and dry fruits. It was created as part of the Ganesh-Bhog Yatra, during which Bhog was distributed to devotees in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
This achievement combined food, devotion and community celebration. The giant laddu became more than just a record; it was also part of a festive effort to share Bhog with devotees and bring people together.
A Celebration of Tradition, Food and Community
These remarkable Modak and Laddu records show the many ways in which people celebrate Ganesh Utsav. A giant illuminated Modak brings together technology and tradition, while thousands of people making modaks at home demonstrate the power of community participation.
The giant laddus, meanwhile, showcase India’s rich culinary traditions and the skill, patience and teamwork required to create something on such a massive scale.
Moreover, these achievements remind us that festivals are about bringing people together. Whether through preparing sweets at home, participating in a community event, admiring a giant installation or sharing Bhog with devotees, every activity adds to the spirit of celebration.
Modak and laddu are more than delicious sweets during Ganesh Utsav. They represent love, devotion, tradition and togetherness. These record-breaking achievements have given these familiar festive favourites a truly extraordinary place in the record books.
How to Register a Record in India Book of Records
If you have created a giant Modak or Laddu, organised a unique Ganesh Utsav celebration, prepared an extraordinary traditional sweet, created a massive festive installation, organised a large community event, or achieved any other remarkable feat, your accomplishment could become the next inspiring record in the India Book of Records. Whether you are an individual, chef, artist, student, organisation, company, institution, or community, your creativity, dedication and extraordinary achievement could inspire others and earn a place in the record books. Visit our India Book of Records website and complete the Application Form to begin your record-breaking journey!