Ganesh Chaturthi is a special time for prayer, family gatherings, traditional food and homemade sweets. For Indian families celebrating in the USA, preparing the right ingredients in advance can make the festival much easier to enjoy.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, and celebrations can continue for up to 10 days, with Anant Chaturdashi and Visarjan on September 25.
If you're preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi this year, this Indian grocery shopping list can help you organize the ingredients you may need for modak, prasad, festive meals and snacks.
What Do You Need for Ganesh Chaturthi?
A Ganesh Chaturthi grocery list can vary by family, region and tradition. However, several Indian pantry staples are commonly useful when preparing festive sweets, offerings and meals.
Here are some of the ingredients worth adding to your shopping list:
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Coconut
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Cardamom
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Semolina or rava
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Indian spices
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Cooking oils
You don't necessarily need every ingredient on the list. Start with the dishes your family plans to prepare and build your grocery list around those recipes.
Modak Ingredients to Add to Your Grocery List
Modak is one of the most recognizable foods associated with Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional ukadiche modak is made with a soft rice-flour outer covering and a sweet filling made with coconut and jaggery.
For homemade modak, you may need:
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Fine rice flour
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Grated coconut
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Jaggery
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Cardamom
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Ghee
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Water
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A pinch of salt
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What Ingredients Are Used for Ganesh Chaturthi Prasad?
Prasad and naivedyam vary considerably between households and regions. Some families prepare modak, ladoos, kheer, puran poli, rice dishes or other traditional foods.
Depending on your family's traditions, useful pantry staples may include:
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Rice
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Jaggery
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Coconut
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Ghee
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Dal
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Rava
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Cardamom
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Cashews
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Raisins
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Indian spices
Having these staples available gives you flexibility when planning your festive menu.
Indian Snacks and Sweets for Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi isn't only about the main offering. Family members, friends and guests often enjoy snacks and sweets throughout the celebration.
If you are hosting guests, consider keeping a selection of Indian favorites such as:
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Namkeen
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Bhujia
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Sev
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Indian biscuits
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Traditional sweets
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Ladoos
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Packaged snacks
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Indian beverages
Packaged Indian snacks can also be convenient when you're expecting guests and don't have time to prepare everything from scratch.
Ganesh Chaturthi Grocery Checklist for Families in the USA
Before you start cooking, use this simple checklist:
For Modak
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Rice flour
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Coconut
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Jaggery
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Cardamom
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Ghee
For Prasad & Festive Cooking
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Rice
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Dal
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Rava
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Atta
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Spices
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Dry fruits
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Ghee
For Guests
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Indian sweets
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Namkeen
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Biscuits
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Snacks
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Beverages
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