In Brief
- 21-kg Balapur Ganesh laddu sold for a record ₹39 lakh at auction.
- The laddu auction tradition began in 1994 with a sale of ₹450.
- The auction highlights growing cultural and economic significance of the festival.
- The event attracts thousands, boosting local tourism and businesses.
The 21-kilogram laddu offered during the Balapur Ganesh festival was sold at an auction for a record ₹39 lakh, marking a significant increase from the initial auction price of ₹450 in 1994. The auction is a well-known tradition that draws large crowds and elevates the profile of the festival each year.
This year's record-setting sale emphasizes the increasing cultural and economic importance of the Ganesh festival in Balapur. The event has become a major attraction, drawing visitors from across the region and supporting local businesses through increased tourism and related activities.
Officials noted that the laddu is prepared with great care and is considered a sacred offering to Lord Ganesh. The money raised from the auction contributes to community welfare and the organization of future festivities, reinforcing the social and economic impact of the event.
