{
  "id": 8959664,
  "title": "Mumbai Ganeshotsav: 350 Kg Sugar-Free Modak Offered At Sakinakyacha Maharaja In Sakinaka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mumbai-ganeshotsav-350-kg-sugar-free-modak-offered-at-sakinakyacha",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:32:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ganeshotsav-350-kg-sugar-free-modak-offered-at-sakinakyacha-maharaja-in-sakinaka"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: A colossal modak, weighing around 350 kg and measuring 4.5 feet in height, was presented at Sakinakyacha Maharaja in Sakinaka, Andheri East. This sugar-free sweet was crafted for the 42-foot-tall Ganesh idol, which was officially declared the \"Tallest Ganesh Idol in Mumbai – 2026\" on September 14, 2026. The massive modak was a special offering, created by a team that ensured it retained its sugar-free nature despite its size. The confectionery firm responsible for the sweet emphasized the challenge of crafting such a large, sugar-free sweet while highlighting the opportunity to bring together food, craft, and community. After being offered to the idol, the modak was shared as prasad with thousands of devotees.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A giant modak weighing approximately 350 kg and standing 4.5 feet tall, claimed to be India’s largest sugar-free sweet of its kind, was offered at Sakinakyacha Maharaja in Sakinaka, Andheri East. The modak was created as a special offering for the more than 42-foot-tall Ganesh idol at Sakinakyacha Maharaja, which was recognised on September 14, 2026, as “The Tallest Ganesh Idol in Mumbai…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}