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IN PHOTOS | Ganeshotsav 2026: Your food guide to Mumbai's iconic faral and mithai

Updated On: 08 September, 2026 04:45 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Pick from our authentic regional faral and mithai spread for your last-minute festive fare before you welcome Ganesh home (Compiled by Rumani Gabhare)

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Preparations for Ganeshotsav have begun in Mumbai and this guide will help you. Photos Courtesy: File pics
Preparations for Ganeshotsav have begun in Mumbai and this guide will help you. Photos Courtesy: File pics
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Panshikar Mithai Kendra At this Girgaon favourite, Ganpati faral brings together Ukadiche and Kesar Mawa Modak, Bhajani Chakli, Kadboli, Chivda, Karanji and Tikhat Shankarpali, prepared in the authentic Maharashtrian way. Don’t miss their speciality, the Kesar Mawa Modak.At Keshav Jewellers, Opera House, Charni Road East. Cost Rs 200 onwards
Panshikar Mithai Kendra At this Girgaon favourite, Ganpati faral brings together Ukadiche and Kesar Mawa Modak, Bhajani Chakli, Kadboli, Chivda, Karanji and Tikhat Shankarpali, prepared in the authentic Maharashtrian way. Don’t miss their speciality, the Kesar Mawa Modak.At Keshav Jewellers, Opera House, Charni Road East. Cost Rs 200 onwards
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Gaurishankar Chhitarmal Established in 1919, this mithai and farsan shop is famous for its Dink Ladoo, Kesar Gujiya, Puranpoli and soft Ukadiche Modak. Their modaks won’t last long during the festive season; we suggest you to head there early.At Shyam Bhavan Naka, Parel East. Cost Rs 300 onwards
Gaurishankar Chhitarmal Established in 1919, this mithai and farsan shop is famous for its Dink Ladoo, Kesar Gujiya, Puranpoli and soft Ukadiche Modak. Their modaks won’t last long during the festive season; we suggest you to head there early.At Shyam Bhavan Naka, Parel East. Cost Rs 300 onwards
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Kothari Sweets and Dry Fruits This Mulund favourite has signature samosas, festive faral and items including Jain variants of Dhokla, Khandvi, Khaman and Handvo. A representative adds, “Try our pure-ghee Modaks along with fresh Chakli, Bakarwadi, and Khasta Kachori.”At Kothari Niwas, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Mulund West.Call Rs 100 onwards
Kothari Sweets and Dry Fruits This Mulund favourite has signature samosas, festive faral and items including Jain variants of Dhokla, Khandvi, Khaman and Handvo. A representative adds, “Try our pure-ghee Modaks along with fresh Chakli, Bakarwadi, and Khasta Kachori.”At Kothari Niwas, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Mulund West.Call Rs 100 onwards
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Tiwari Sweets and Farsan This Ghatkopar shop caters to festive cravings, from Kaju Katli to modaks. Ganesh Sahoo, shop attendant shares, “We excel in Kaju Katli, but our most sold out item would be modaks, not just Ukadiche, but different types of solid modaks, for example, Kaju, Mawa, Badaam and dry fruit,” along with other traditional items.At Haji Mulla Chawl, Nityanand Nagar, Ghatkopar West. Cost Rs 250 (assorted box)
Tiwari Sweets and Farsan This Ghatkopar shop caters to festive cravings, from Kaju Katli to modaks. Ganesh Sahoo, shop attendant shares, “We excel in Kaju Katli, but our most sold out item would be modaks, not just Ukadiche, but different types of solid modaks, for example, Kaju, Mawa, Badaam and dry fruit,” along with other traditional items.At Haji Mulla Chawl, Nityanand Nagar, Ghatkopar West. Cost Rs 250 (assorted box)
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Desai Bhaishankar Gaurishankar MH Ritesh Patel, a representative from the shop says, “Our seasonal festive box containing all types of Modaks, pure ghee Karanji and special dry fruit mithai, has always been a hit during Ganesh Chaturthi.”At Kalbadevi Road, Fanas Wadi, Kalbadevi. Cost Rs 400 (for a box)
Desai Bhaishankar Gaurishankar MH Ritesh Patel, a representative from the shop says, “Our seasonal festive box containing all types of Modaks, pure ghee Karanji and special dry fruit mithai, has always been a hit during Ganesh Chaturthi.”At Kalbadevi Road, Fanas Wadi, Kalbadevi. Cost Rs 400 (for a box)
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Shraddha Farsan Mart A popular fast-food destination for Thanekars, this shop is known for traditional Maharashtrian festive fare. Arun S, a representative of the shop shares, “We are known for our savoury delights like Moong Haji, Aluvadi, Kothimbir Vadi and sweets like Anarse and Karanji,” adding that they tend to get sold out by noon.At Shraddha Farsan Mart, Ghantali Devi Road, Naupada, Thane West.Cost Rs 200 onwards
Shraddha Farsan Mart A popular fast-food destination for Thanekars, this shop is known for traditional Maharashtrian festive fare. Arun S, a representative of the shop shares, “We are known for our savoury delights like Moong Haji, Aluvadi, Kothimbir Vadi and sweets like Anarse and Karanji,” adding that they tend to get sold out by noon.At Shraddha Farsan Mart, Ghantali Devi Road, Naupada, Thane West.Cost Rs 200 onwards
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Purshottam Kandoi Haribhai Damodar Mithaiwala Known for their Ukadiche Modak, this shop also makes sweet and salted Shankarpali and Chikki varieties. Ravi N the confectioner of the shop shares, “We also prepare on a unique festive box, which includes multiple types of Chivda like poha, nylon, cornflakes, Sabudana along with our Farali Pattice, which is popular among those who fast during this time.”At Sai Udyan Co- Operative Society, Sector 14, Vashi. Cost Rs 200 onwards
Purshottam Kandoi Haribhai Damodar Mithaiwala Known for their Ukadiche Modak, this shop also makes sweet and salted Shankarpali and Chikki varieties. Ravi N the confectioner of the shop shares, “We also prepare on a unique festive box, which includes multiple types of Chivda like poha, nylon, cornflakes, Sabudana along with our Farali Pattice, which is popular among those who fast during this time.”At Sai Udyan Co- Operative Society, Sector 14, Vashi. Cost Rs 200 onwards
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Premji’s Farsan At this Borivli store, traditional Gujarati faral takes centre stage, with Chakli, Chivda, Chorafali and Karanji joining an assortment of mithai. Established in 1951, they prepare their festive fare in-house, using only pure ghee. At Near Railway Station, Sundar Nagar, Borivli West. Cost Rs 200 onwards
Premji’s Farsan At this Borivli store, traditional Gujarati faral takes centre stage, with Chakli, Chivda, Chorafali and Karanji joining an assortment of mithai. Established in 1951, they prepare their festive fare in-house, using only pure ghee. At Near Railway Station, Sundar Nagar, Borivli West. Cost Rs 200 onwards
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Also try out>> BC Stores At Sir Bhalchandra Road, Hindu Colony, Dadar East. Call 24144516>> Mohanlal S Mithaiwala At Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, opposite Novelty Cinema, Grant Road East. Call 23824031>> Shirgaonkar Puranpoli At Next to Parmar Tailor, Punjabi Chawal, BL Ruia High School, Vile Parle East.Call 9870712536 >> Pankaj Farsan Mart At Pankaj Farsan and Wafer mart, Shridhar apartments, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East.Call 9869182114 >> Jai Ambe Foods & Sweets Farsan At Room Number 812/02, Near Jimmey Tower, Koparkhairane.Call 9322858609 >> Alaknanda Sales Shop At Veer Savarkar Marg, Naupada, Thane West, Thane.Call 7304722207
Also try out>> BC Stores At Sir Bhalchandra Road, Hindu Colony, Dadar East. Call 24144516>> Mohanlal S Mithaiwala At Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, opposite Novelty Cinema, Grant Road East. Call 23824031>> Shirgaonkar Puranpoli At Next to Parmar Tailor, Punjabi Chawal, BL Ruia High School, Vile Parle East.Call 9870712536 >> Pankaj Farsan Mart At Pankaj Farsan and Wafer mart, Shridhar apartments, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East.Call 9869182114 >> Jai Ambe Foods & Sweets Farsan At Room Number 812/02, Near Jimmey Tower, Koparkhairane.Call 9322858609 >> Alaknanda Sales Shop At Veer Savarkar Marg, Naupada, Thane West, Thane.Call 7304722207

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