Balapur Ganesh Laddu Video: Sama Praneet Reddy Wins Sacred 21 Kg Prasadam for Record INR 39 Lakh Bid
The famous 21-kg Balapur Ganesh laddu prasadam was auctioned for a record-breaking INR 39 lakh on the final day of festivities, won by businessman Sama Praneet Reddy. He outbid several others for the sacred laddu on the final day of the Ganesh immersion festivities. The winning bid breaks the previous year's record of INR 35 lakh.
The legendary Balapur Ganesh laddu prasadam was auctioned for a record-breaking price of INR 39 lakh, marking another historic milestone for the annual festival event. Sama Praneet Reddy, a businessman representing Urban Reality Group, emerged as the successful bidder after outbidding several competitors for the sacred 21-kg sweet on the final day of the Ganesh immersion festivities. The winning bid successfully surpasses the previous year's benchmark of INR 35 lakh.
Intense Bidding and Tradition
The much-anticipated auction took place on Friday morning, September 25, following traditional rituals and a village procession. Drawing numerous registered bidders and intense public interest, the competitive bidding session saw prices escalate rapidly before Reddy secured the winning bid. Telangana: 18-Year-Old Nursing Student Found Dead With Injuries in Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Balapur Laddu Breaks Previous Record at INR 39 Lakh
#WATCH | Rangareddy, Telangana: The famous Balapur Ganesh Laddu prasadam has been auctioned for a record price of ₹39 lakh.
Sama Praneet Reddy, a businessman from Urban Reality Group, emerged as the successful bidder, outbidding several others for the sacred 21-kg laddu on the… pic.twitter.com/1vRIiyew6j
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The event serves as a focal point of Hyderabad's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, drawing spectators and media attention from across the region.
Significance and Legacy of the Balapur Laddu
Established in 1994, the Balapur Ganesh laddu auction has grown from a modest beginning of INR 450 into a cultural phenomenon associated with prosperity and good fortune. Believers consider winning the sacred prasadam a harbinger of immense success and community blessing. Adilabad RIMS NICU Fire: 5-Day-Old Infant Dies After AC Explosion in Telangana Hospital (Video).
Over the decades, the auction proceeds have consistently been channeled into local developmental initiatives and community welfare projects. Following the conclusion of the auction, the idol was moved to join the grand Shobha Yatra procession toward Hussain Sagar for immersion.
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