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Balapur Ganesh Laddu Prasadam Auctioned for a Record Price of Rs 39 Lakh

Nine bidders drove the price above last year’s ₹35 lakh as devotees watched the annual Balapur Ganesh laddu auction.

  • On Friday, businessman Sama Praneeth Reddy, founder of Urban Group Private Limited, won the 21-kg Balapur Ganesh laddu with a record bid of ₹39 lakh in Rangareddy, Telangana.
  • The tradition of auctioning the auspicious laddu began in 1994, when it sold for ₹450; auction values have risen steadily since, becoming a symbol of Balapur Ganesh celebrations.
  • Nine bidders competed in this year's auction, with Reddy securing the win after recently returning from the United States. Before bidding began, the Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi offered prayers to Lord Ganesh amid rainfall deficiency.
  • Following the auction, the Shobha Yatra began its 18-km journey towards Hussain Sagar. Devotees will immerse the 18-foot-tall idol, marking the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
  • Organizers dedicate a portion of auction proceeds to developmental programs in the Balapur area. Local authorities and police have implemented comprehensive security arrangements to ensure public safety during the immersion.
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indtoday.com broke the news on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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