Ganesh Chaturthi brought a sweet rush of orders to Swiggy as people across India celebrated the first day of Ganesh Utsav with their favourite modaks. On September 14, 2026, Swiggy delivered 1,03,380 modak orders, marking a 13.3% increase compared with the same day last year. Want to know more about it? Read on!
Swiggy Delivers 1 Lakh Modak Orders During Ganesh Chaturthi
The demand peaked during the morning hours, with most orders placed between 7 am and 11 am. During this four-hour window, Swiggy recorded an average of around 11,500 modak orders every hour, highlighting the popularity of the traditional sweet during the festival. Among the country’s metro cities, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune recorded the highest demand for modaks. In emerging markets, Nashik, Jodhpur and Patna emerged as some of the cities with strong demand.
Maharashtra unsurprisingly remained at the centre of the modak rush, accounting for 41% of all modak orders placed across India on Ganesh Chaturthi. Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Amravati were the state’s leading cities for orders. Traditional varieties remained popular among consumers. Mawa Modak recorded an average of 185 orders per hour, while Ukadiche Modak, Kara Kozhukattai and Kesar Modak were also among the top choices.
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Mumbai Tops The List With ₹29,693 Modak Order
The festival also saw some sizeable modak orders. The five highest-value modak orders in the country were placed from Mumbai. One customer from the city placed an order worth ₹29,693 for an assortment of 144 modaks. The order highlights how families and groups often turn to food delivery platforms to prepare for festive gatherings and celebrations. Swiggy, founded in 2014, is an on-demand convenience platform serving millions of consumers every month. Its food delivery business works with more than 2.7 lakh restaurants across over 720 cities, supported by more than 6.5 lakh delivery partners.
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The company also operates Instamart, its quick-commerce service, across 131 cities, offering groceries and everyday essentials across more than 20 categories. Its wider ecosystem includes services such as Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Scenes, along with newer offerings including Toing and Crew.
The latest modak numbers reflect how food delivery has become part of festive celebrations, allowing consumers to order traditional favourites and share them with family and friends during major occasions.
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FAQs
What is real modak made of?
The traditional "real" modak (specifically Ukadiche Modak) is made with a soft rice flour outer shell and a sweet filling of freshly grated coconut and jaggery.
What are modak of Ganpati?
Modak is a traditional sweet dumpling considered to be the absolute favourite food of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha.
In which state is modak famous?
Modak is most famous in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
